Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF) has acquired two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, both manufactured in 2015, from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC). The aircraft are currently on lease to Aerolíneas Argentinas, marking AELF’s first assets placed with the Argentine flag carrier. The transaction represents AELF’s first completed deal with ICBC and reflects the complementary nature of
AerFin, the aviation asset specialist focused on the buying, selling, leasing and repair of aircraft, engines and parts, has acquired a third B777-300ER, previously operated by Japan Airlines. The latest acquisition further strengthens AerFin’s established capability in supporting the global B777 market. The company holds extensive B777 inventory across its warehouses in the UK, the
Aergo Capital (Aergo) has completed the acquisition of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aircastle. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 60513, is currently on lease to Canadian airline WestJet. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Aergo Capital, commented: “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of this Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Aircastle. I
MD Aircraft GmbH (MDA) has announced a strategic agreement with UrbanLink Air Mobility, under which the operator has signed letters of intent (LOIs) covering 20 pre-orders for MDA’s flagship eViator electric aircraft. The latest commitment increases MDA’s global pre-order book to 110 aircraft, underlining strong international demand and reinforcing the company’s position at the forefront
Falko has entered the Japanese market with its inaugural Japanese Operating Lease (JOL) transaction, selling a CRJ900 aircraft to a Japanese investor. This transaction marks Falko’s entry into the Japanese market and represents one of the limited number of CRJ900 aircraft placements to date completed using a JOL structure. Brian Foley, Falko’s Head of Portfolio
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital as announced agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and lease-back of twenty Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The deal marks the third significant transaction between the two companies in recent years. It follows earlier agreements that included the lease of 20 Airbus
AerFin has strengthened its aviation aftermarket portfolio through the acquisition of a package of CFM56-5B performance improvement package (PIP) engines from a major European operator. The engines, equipped with the latest hardware configuration, provide a valuable pipeline of material for global customers and enhance AerFin’s technical capability in supporting newer-generation engine variants. Teardown activity is
Airbus Helicopters has won its first order for the H160 helicopter in Australia, with the privately owned logistics and supply chain company Linfox placing the purchase. The aircraft, destined for passenger transport missions across the country, represents Linfox’s first procurement from Airbus. The order follows a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, during which the H160
AerCap has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates passenger services under the Centrum Air brand. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2027 and will support the rapid expansion of Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. Peter Anderson, AerCap’s Chief
High Ridge Aviation has acquired two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft (MSNs 43917 and 43918) from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC), marking the successful completion of its first transaction with the lessor. The aircraft will remain on lease to Aerolíneas Argentinas, the national carrier of Argentina, supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet requirements. Commenting on the acquisition,
