Indonesian carrier Lion Air has received its first A330-900, becoming the first airline from the Asia-Pacific region to fly the A330neo. The aircraft is on lease from BOC Aviation and is the first of 10 A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet. The A330neo will be used by Lion Air for non-stop long-haul services from
Airbus Helicopters has secured an ACH160 order from an undisclosed new customer in the Philippines, launching this new model in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used for private and business flights within the Philippines archipelago. This aircraft will feature the ACH160 Exclusive version highlighting two wide hinged doors and electrical footsteps
Kellstrom Aerospace has purchased a serviceable CFM56-5B3/P engine, bearing s/n 779656. This engine will be added to its engine Lease pool, reinforcing its commitment to supporting its airline customers around the world. This engine is currently located in Europe.
Elix Aviation Capital has delivered one ATR 42-500, MSN 633, on lease to Afrijet Business Service, headquartered in Libreville, Gabon. This is the first turboprop delivery by Elix to Afrijet. With this new customer, Elix continues to expand its leasing services in the African market. With this ATR 42-500, Afrijet is now welcoming a 6th
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed long-term lease agreements with Vietnam Airlines for two new Airbus A320-200neo aircraft. The two new A320-200neos are scheduled to deliver to the airline in fall 2020 from ALC’s order book with Airbus. Vietnam Airlines currently has two A330-200s and six A321-200neos on lease from ALC, as well as six
BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to sell a portfolio of 17 aircraft to Silver Aircraft Lease Investment I and affiliates (SLVRR 2019-1). To finance a portion of the purchase of the aircraft portfolio, SLVRR 2019-1 has issued three tranches of notes, comprising US$443 million of 3.97% Series A notes (A, Kroll / Fitch Ratings),
Fly Leasing has contracted to sell a portfolio of 12 aircraft, comprised of Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s with an average age of eight years. “These sales are at an aggregate gain to book value, build free cash, reduce leverage, manage lessee concentration and lower the average age of FLY’s fleet,” said Colm Barrington, CEO
Air Lease Corporation has announced the lease and delivery of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Air Canada. These two young A321 aircraft to Air Canada will support their fleet requirements and expanding network for many years to come,” said John L. Plueger, Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Lease Corporation.
On July 1st, television station WJZ of Baltimore, Maryland took delivery of a new Robinson R66 Newscopter. Owned and operated by CBS, WJZ services the 2.8 million residents in the Baltimore metropolitan area. SKY Helicopters, a longtime Robinson dealer in Garland, Texas, leased the helicopter to WJZ and will provide on-going aviation and technical support.
Aventure Aviation has acquired for teardown a complete Boeing 757-200, MSN 23850, with two Rolls Royce RB211 engines. The dismantling of the former Nepal Airlines aircraft is underway in Kathmandu, while the engines are being relocated to Atlanta. “Our aim has always been to supply quality after-market parts with full trace and useful remaining life,”
