Avolon has agreed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with India’s Akasa Air covering up to seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. The deal expands the aviation finance company’s existing partnership with Akasa and will support the airline’s continued fleet growth and network development in the Indian market. The 737-8200 is the highest-capacity variant of the 737-8 MAX, offering improved
Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its X1 demonstrator, which the company says is the largest battery-electric aircraft yet to fly. The flight took place on August 12, at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York, where Heart has established its X1 flight-test base. The piloted aircraft flew for 27 minutes, reaching an altitude
TrueNoord has delivered an Embraer E195LR to Air Montenegro on a five-year operating lease, supporting the carrier’s fleet and network expansion. The aircraft, MSN 19000471, was delivered in late July and has entered service on intra-European routes from Air Montenegro’s Podgorica base. TrueNoord said the aircraft will provide additional capacity as the airline expands in
NOEMI Aerospace (NOEMI) has signed an MoU with Philippine seaplane operator Horizon Sun Charters (HSC) covering three NOEMI amphibious aircraft, with options for two more. The agreement marks NOEMI’s entry into the Philippine market and forms part of its expansion in Southeast Asia, which the company sees as a key growth region for seaplane operations.
NOEMI Aerospace (NOEMI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pawan Hans Ltd., one of India’s leading helicopter operators, to explore the introduction of electric amphibious aircraft for regional air transport across the country. The agreement represents a significant step for NOEMI’s electric amphibious aircraft programme as the company seeks to expand its international
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with Saudia covering four new Boeing 777F aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between October 2026 and May 2027 and will be leased to the Saudi Arabian flag carrier under long-term agreements. DAE said the additional 777Fs would support Saudia’s expanding cargo operations and increase
Azorra has acquired an Airbus A330-200 (MSN 1161) from TrueNoord, marking the latest addition to its wide-body portfolio. The aircraft is currently on lease to Maldivian Airlines, the flag carrier of the Maldives, adding a new airline customer and operating jurisdiction to the company’s global portfolio. The transaction builds on Azorra’s expansion into wide-body aircraft
Turboprop aircraft lessor Abelo has acquired four ATR 72-600 and two DHC8-400 turboprops managed by Aergo Capital. The six aircraft are on lease to Emerald Airlines, Binter Canarias, National Jet Express, Citilink and Philippine Airlines, adding five new operators to Abelo’s portfolio and further diversifying its global customer base. “This transaction marks another milestone in
Honda Aircraft Company has delivered the first HondaJet Elite II in Brazil after the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) validated the type certificate for the latest version of the light business jet. The certification confirms the Elite II meets Brazilian safety and performance standards and clears the aircraft for registration and operation in the
Network Airline Management (NAM) has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400BCF, increasing its Boeing 747 fleet to five aircraft. The converted freighter entered service at the end of July 2026 and will operate from the company’s hub in Liège, Belgium. The aircraft adds payload capacity, long-range capability and flexible main-deck
