SMBC Aviation Capital (SMBC), a global aircraft leasing company, has signed lease agreements with Breeze Airways for three Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The first two aircraft are slated for delivery in November and December 2024, with the final aircraft scheduled for early 2025. These will be the first Airbus A220-300 models to join SMBC Aviation Capital’s
Electra has unveiled the design of its revolutionary EL9 ultra-short hybrid-electric aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft set to transform air travel. The EL9 combines cutting-edge hybrid-electric propulsion with blown lift technology, enabling ultra-short take-offs and landings in spaces as small as a soccer field. This technology, which was previously limited to helicopters and eVTOLs, is
BOC Aviation Limited (BOC) has announced an agreement to place six Airbus A321neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines, a long-term customer. These aircraft are set to be delivered in 2027, originating from BOC Aviation’s existing orderbook. The agreement further solidifies the partnership between the two companies. Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC
At the recent Arab Air Carriers Organization annual general meeting in Amman, Royal Jordanian Airlines (Royal Jordanian) announced a major investment in GE Aerospace’s GEnx-1B engines to power its expanding Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The commitment comprises 18 engines plus spare units, along with a comprehensive TrueChoice services agreement that will provide MRO services for
Avia Solutions Group, an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) provider, has placed its first-ever order with Boeing for 40 737-8 aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional 40 in the future. This acquisition underscores the Group’s commitment to enhancing operational flexibility and meeting the diverse needs of airlines worldwide. With 11 air operator certificates
Falko has announced the acquisition of two Embraer E170 aircraft from Azorra, a U.S.-based commercial aircraft lessor. These aircraft, currently leased to American Airlines and subleased to its subsidiary, Envoy Air, will be integrated into Falko’s managed fund, the Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II). This addition increases Fund II’s portfolio holdings with
Rise Air, a fully Indigenous-owned airline serving Saskatchewan, is set to upgrade its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first Canadian operator of ATR’s latest -600 series. The airline has secured a firm order for its first ATR 72-600, with delivery expected by the end of 2025 and will lease an
The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) fleet as it celebrates 75 years of service. The new planes will complement the existing order for
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, have announced a contract for ten Airbus H125 helicopters at this year’s European Rotors. These aircraft will join a fleet of over 150 H125s in the region, largely dedicated to utility and aerial work missions. “Nordic customers require a truly versatile
Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its air medical fleet. The order includes six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, strengthening GMR’s fleet and positioning it as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America. This
