Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX to Neos. This marks ACG’s first aircraft delivery to the Italian carrier and the first of three Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft scheduled to be delivered from ACG’s order book with Boeing. The addition of these advanced, fuel-efficient
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced its 2024 full-year results, highlighting significant growth driven by strong demand and new customer acquisitions. The company secured 56 aircraft orders, marking a 40% increase from 2023, with a mix of commitments from existing operators and new buyers, including airlines and lessors. This brings ATR’s backlog to over
On December 10, 2024, global aviation asset manager Altavair successfully concluded a significant transaction in collaboration with Marathon Asset Management, Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing. This partnership facilitated the delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. Altavair played a crucial role in the deal as the arranger, structurer and servicer, while Marathon provided the
Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, has been fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), allowing it to operate globally. This follows full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), which was achieved in 2024. The E-Freighter completed its maiden flight in April 2024 and made its
Boeing forecasts that India and South Asia’s commercial aircraft fleet will nearly quadruple over the next 20 years, driven by increasing air traffic demand, economic growth, and improved connectivity. According to Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), air traffic in the region is expected to grow at an annual rate of over 7% through 2043,
Embraer announced a backlog of US$26.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24), a 40% increase compared to the previous year and a 16% rise quarter-on-quarter. The company also achieved a 2.2 book-to-bill ratio based on financial values. In 4Q24, Embraer delivered 75 aircraft, a 27% increase from the 59 aircraft delivered in the
Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the signing of lease agreements with Thai Airways for eight Airbus A321neo aircraft. The deal marks a significant step in Thai Airways’ narrow-body fleet expansion as the airline looks to strengthen its regional network. These aircraft are part of SMBC Aviation Capital’s direct order with Airbus and
Embraer Executive Jets has signed a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a global pioneer in the fractional jet ownership sector. The agreement includes a fleet of Embraer business jets, featuring the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, alongside an enhanced suite of services and support. Valued at up to US$7 billion at current list
Nolinor Aviation, a pioneer in remote and northern aviation services, has announced an agreement with Natilus, a San Diego-based aerospace manufacturer developing next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft. The agreement secures production positions for multiple Kona aircraft—an innovative regional cargo freighter currently in development, uniquely designed to operate on gravel and unpaved runways. Developed in compliance with Federal
The use of Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft families in multi-mission roles has expanded with the delivery of two newly produced TBM 960s as “birddog” aircraft for Conair Group Inc.’s wildfire-fighting operations. Conair’s selection of the TBM 960—following an in-depth analysis of 50 aircraft types by the Canadian-based company—marks the first time the TBM has
