FTAI Aviation has completed the acquisition of seven off-lease Airbus aircraft from Air France, supporting the carrier’s continued narrow-body fleet modernisation programme. The transaction comprises one A318-100, four A319-100s and two A321-200 aircraft. Stacy Kuperus, Chief Operating Officer at FTAI Aviation, said: “We are pleased to partner with Air France and secure additional engine and
CDB Aviation, the Irish-headquartered aircraft lessor wholly owned by China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), has announced the sale of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair. CDB Aviation has developed a strong partnership with the Finnair team, supporting the airline’s long-term fleet strategy since the original lease agreements for
GE Aerospace has announced that United Airlines has selected 300 GEnx engines to power its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes additional spare engines and will take United’s Boeing 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx-powered aircraft. Mohamed Ali, President and CEO of GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services, said: “GE Aerospace has
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first new aircraft of 2026 – an Airbus A320neo – increasing its all-narrowbody fleet to 45 passenger jets. Delivered to Jeddah direct from Airbus’ assembly line in Toulouse, the aircraft is flyadeal’s 34th A320neo, joining 11 A320ceo aircraft that make up the airline’s total
Frontier Group Holdings, the parent company of Frontier Airlines, has announced a non-binding agreement with AerCap for the early return of 24 A320neo aircraft currently in service. The aircraft are subject to lease agreements due to expire within the next two to eight years, with the returns expected to be completed during the second quarter
Air Canada has confirmed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to its long-haul fleet strategy and reinforcing its commitment to Airbus wide-body aircraft. The order had previously been recorded as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s strong operating economics and lower unit costs are expected to provide Air Canada
Vista, the private aviation group, has announced a major fleet agreement with Bombardier, comprising 40 firm orders for the Challenger 3500 aircraft, along with 120 additional purchase options. The agreement secures long-term capacity for Vista’s rapidly expanding member base, as global demand for premium private aviation continues to grow. Deliveries will begin in 2026 and
GOAL Aircraft Leasing (GOAL), a joint venture between KGAL GmbH & Co. KG, a German investment and asset manager and Deutsche Lufthansa AG, has sold and delivered one Airbus A350-900 aircraft to global aircraft lessor AviLease. The aircraft is subject to a long-term lease agreement with Fiji’s national carrier, Fiji Airways. The aircraft was delivered
EGYPTAIR has taken delivery of the first of 16 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on order, becoming the launch operator of the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long-haul fleet modernisation and network expansion, enabling new non-stop routes from its Cairo hub to key destinations including the US West Coast and North Asia.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., (CDB Leasing), has delivered three Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its existing customer, Calgary-based carrier WestJet. These latest-generation 737-8 aircraft will strengthen WestJet’s narrow-body fleet, deliver improved fuel efficiency and provide affordable, flexible travel options for the airline’s guests, including satellite-supported Wi-Fi.
