Willis Lease Finance has completed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. The company said the deal reflects continued strong demand for aircraft assets and aftermarket services, as operators manage fleet growth, delivery delays and constrained maintenance capacity. Chief Executive Austin C. Willis said the
Azorra has completed the acquisition of 13 Embraer E190 aircraft and 36 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue, further strengthening its aircraft and engine portfolio. Following the signing of the purchase agreement in July 2025, the lessor has begun placing the aircraft and engines with customers worldwide as it continues to expand its global presence.
ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, has delivered the 16th A220-300 aircraft to Air France. The Airbus A220-300 is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines. It is the first aircraft delivered under a new three-aircraft mandate agreed with Air France and supports the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy and commitment to
Bombardier has delivered the first Global 8000 business jet in Asia to an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of ultra-long-range business aviation across the region. Designed to meet the demands of Asian operators, the Global 8000 combines exceptional speed, range and operational flexibility, enabling nonstop travel between major
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first new GE-powered B787-9 from AerCap during a ceremony at Boeing’s Delivery Center in Everett, Seattle. The aircraft marks a milestone in the long-standing partnership between AerCap and THAI and will support the airline’s fleet renewal programme by improving operational efficiency and sustainability. THAI said the
Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marking a major step in modernising pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Known in RCAF service as the CT-153 Juno, the twin-engine helicopter will be used to train future rotary-wing pilots. Selected by SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier. The aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlines’ plans to strengthen regional connectivity and improve access to remote communities, tourism destinations and lake regions across Ethiopia and East Africa. “We appreciate Ethiopian
The Cathay Group is continuing to strengthen its cargo operations with Air Hong Kong signing a long-term lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter. The move follows Cathay Cargo’s recent order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters and forms part of a broader strategy to expand capacity, enhance network flexibility and reinforce Hong Kong’s
Aergo Capital (Aergo) has announced the sale of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to FTAI Aviation, alongside the acquisition of an Airbus A320-200neo on lease to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), further demonstrating its active portfolio management strategy. The two Airbus A321-200 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial numbers 4099 and 4148, are currently on lease to Air Transat. The
Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the purchase of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, finalised during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Yerevan, has now entered into force, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between France and Armenia. The multi-role helicopters will be used for transport missions
