Boeing secured fresh commitments for up to 128 aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, with SMBC Aviation Capital ordering 100 737 MAX jets and Riyadh Air expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet. SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 aircraft, marking the lessor’s first purchase of the largest 737 MAX
BOC Aviation has placed its largest-ever engine order, agreeing to purchase and option up to 300 CFM International engines to support its expanding Airbus and Boeing narrow-body fleet, the companies announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement covers orders and options for up to 200 LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and up to
British Airways (BA) has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 optional Airbus A320neo aircraft, the companies announced on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow. Pratt & Whitney will also provide engine maintenance under a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive services agreement, aimed at improving fleet efficiency and reducing operating
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) has signed lease agreements with Skymark Airlines for seven Boeing 737-10 aircraft, expanding the Japanese carrier’s fleet renewal and growth plans. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2028 from ACG’s orderbook. Skymark plans to deploy the jets to increase capacity on key domestic routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport
Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with aviation finance company Shearwater Global Capital for up to 16 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement marks Shearwater’s entry into the advanced air mobility (AAM) leasing market since joining Bay Point in April 2026. The company plans to expand its aviation
Cebu Pacific has signed a wet lease agreement with Vietnam Airlines to provide one Airbus A320neo for operations in Vietnam during the peak summer travel season. The Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft will be based in Ho Chi Minh City and operated by Cebu Pacific pilots and cabin crew from July 15 to September 7, 2026.
e-Smart Group has signed a leasing agreement with aerospace asset finance specialist SLI for up to 20 BETA Technologies electric aircraft, supporting the rollout of its air cargo operations, initially in Europe. The agreement covers a mix of BETA’s ALIA CX300 conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft and ALIA A250 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)
WestJet has signed long-term lease agreements with Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 13 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, supporting the airline’s fleet renewal and growth strategy. The agreement follows ACG’s delivery of two Boeing 737-8s to the Canadian carrier in February 2026. ACG expects to deliver the first Boeing 737-10 from its orderbook to WestJet once the
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. The acquisition strengthens WLFC’s aircraft leasing portfolio while complementing its asset management, technical and aftermarket capabilities, enhancing the company’s ability to support customers throughout the aviation asset lifecycle. “This transaction provides an opportunity to grow our
Aero Engine Solutions (AES) and Aero Engine Leasing have signed an agreement with a major airline to acquire 14 overhauled CFM56-7B engines through a new joint venture with a leading institutional investor. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the companies, expanding their engine portfolio and strengthening their ability to supply operators with serviceable assets
