Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse), a brand-new low-cost carrier has announced it plans to commence services in early 2022 and to be fully operational by the summer of that year. With a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the new airline will concentrate solely on low-cost transatlantic flights, filling the void created when Norwegian Air Shuttle
SkyWest has signed an agreement with Delta Air Lines (Delta) to purchase and operate 16 new Embraer E175aircraft under a multi-year capacity purchase agreement. These aircraft are scheduled to be placed into service beginning in the first half of 2022, and will be placed into service ratably through year-end 2022. The aircraft will be purchased
CBD Aviation, which is the wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., (CBD Leasing), has signed a new agreement with Mexico’s leading carrier Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (Volaris), for the sale and leaseback of four brand-new Airbus A320neo jets, two of which are scheduled for delivery to
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is pleased to confirm that it has delivered one Embraer E190, MSN19000101, to Breeze Airways on lease. Breeze Airways is a new low-cost airline, founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, offering point-to-point flights from smaller secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times.
Aergo Capital has completed the sale-and-leaseback of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, bearing manufacturers serial numbers 1864 and 1882. Both aircraft are subject to long-term leases with Iberia. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Aergo, commented: “We are extremely happy to partner with Iberia and further strengthen our relationship with IAG by adding one more carrier to
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has entered into a facility agreement for the secured portfolio of 13 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, valued at approximately US$660 million. The transaction brings the lessor’s executed financings year-to-date to a total of US$2.53 billion. The first large-sized portfolio financing
DHL Express has announced its order for the very first 12 Eviation e-Cargo Alice aircraft with deliveries anticipated to commence in 2024. Seattle-area based Eviation is a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft and its Alice model is due to commence test flights later in the year. Alice can be adapted to meet the needs of cargo
C&L Aerospace, part of the C&L Aviation Group, has signed a contract for the sale of six Saab 340 aircraft to Legends Airways. C&L is converting all six aircraft for freighter operations. The first two aircraft have been delivered, with the remaining four being delivered by the end of 2021. C&L is also supporting Legends
Chorus Aviation Capital (CAC) has entered into agreements to lease two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Waltzing Matilda Airlines, doing business as Connect Airlines. CAC expects to deliver the aircraft in September and November 2021. These two aircraft are the last two remaining Dash 8-400s previously operated by Flybe and re-possessed by CAC in 2020. Inclusive
Munich, Germany-headquartered Lilium has announced it is entering into a strategic alliance with Brazilian airline Azul to create an exclusive eVTOL network in Brazil. Azul will buy 220 of the 7-seater Lilium electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets for up to US$1 billion. It is anticipated that the network will become operational in 2025.
