Aergo Capital has sold two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Setna iO, acting on behalf of Raptor Aircraft Finance I Limited 2019-1. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial numbers 31105 and 31081, mark another milestone in Aergo’s growing portfolio of aviation transactions. Hunter Edens, Chief Commercial Officer at Setna iO, said: “We are excited to close our
Korean Air has joined the list of A350F customers. The airline has converted seven of its Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the new freighter version. This move highlights its focus on efficiency and advanced cargo operations. Airbus EVP Sales Benoît de Saint-Exupéry called the decision a major endorsement. He said Korean Air’s choice confirms
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has converted its June memorandum of understanding into a firm order for 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The deal strengthens its strategy for rapid growth and modernisation. This agreement raises Vietjet’s total A321neo orders to 280 aircraft and confirms the airline’s commitment to building one of the most efficient fleets in
IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that more than 90% of the global Boeing 737-900ER fleet remains active. This reflects the aircraft’s enduring strength in the market, its long-term potential, and expanding prospects from new freighter conversion programmes. The latest findings from IBA’s Aircraft Market Intelligence Report (AMIR) indicate that the 737-900ER
AviLease, a global aircraft lessor based in Saudi Arabia, has finalised its first lease deal with Riyadh Air. The agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and makes AviLease the first lessor to partner with the Kingdom’s new national carrier. The aircraft will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a major step as Riyadh
BOC Aviation has signed a new lease agreement with Zhejiang Loong Airlines for three Airbus A320neo aircraft. The planes come from BOC Aviation’s orderbook and will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. Deliveries are scheduled for 2027. Moreover, Chief Executive Steven Townend said the deal reinforces the company’s presence in China. He noted that the
The Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau has received its first Airbus H160 helicopter, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of this helicopter. The aircraft will begin service in early 2026. It will support firefighting, search and rescue, medical emergencies and disaster response. It will also be used for aerial surveys of affected areas. The H160
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will grow to 3,420 over the next 20 years, a 45% increase. This total will include 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of the 2,605 new freighters, 1,530 will replace older aircraft, while 1,075 will support fleet growth. These
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) has delivered three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Wizz Air. These aircraft are powered by advanced Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions. They mark the tenth, eleventh and twelfth deliveries under a multi-aircraft sale-and-leaseback agreement between ACG and the airline. The latest deliveries
Korean Air and Archer Aviation (Archer) have signed an agreement to bring Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to Korea. The rollout will begin with government use and later expand to other sectors. As part of the deal, Korean Air plans to buy up to 100 Midnight aircraft. This partnership places Korea at the forefront of advanced
