M.K. Aviation, the global aircraft and engine leasing company, has recently concluded five new transactions including the purchase and lease of two CF6-80 engines, one PW4060 engine, and two RB211-535 engines. These engine customers join M.K. Aviation’s growing portfolio, which stretches worldwide. “Thanks to these successful transactions and its strong and stable credit history, M.K.
Sunrise Airways has ordered a next generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, continuing the Haiti-based carrier’s aggressive expansion. The second jet aircraft to be added to the Sunrise Airways fleet in 2017, the 168-seat Boeing 737 is being acquired through a wet lease agreement with Travel Service, the largest aviation company in the Czech Republic. Sunrise Airways
AviaAM Leasing, a Warsaw Stock Exchange listed aircraft leasing company, has released that its joint venture with the Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA) – AviaAM Financial Leasing China – has brought a US$500m worth aircraft delivery project to a conclusion. Eight brand new aircraft were delivered to Aeroflot -Russian Airlines in total
Willis Lease Finance has completed a sale and leaseback transaction on three 737NG aircraft with Fiji Airways, supported by the Willis Lease ConstantThrust program. The deal includes elements from Willis Lease’s leasing, trading, and materials businesses to provide a comprehensive tailored solution designed to support Fiji Airways’ fleet renewal plan as they transition out of
FPG Amentum, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing/management company, has delivered one Boeing 737-800 (MSN 36814) to JEJU AIR. MSN 36814 transitioned from Norwegian on September 18, 2017 and is managed by FPG Amentum on behalf of a JOL owner. MSN 36814 becomes the first aircraft managed by FPG Amentum on lease to JEJU AIR.
Boeing has projected a demand for 4,210 new airplanes, valued at US$650bn, over the next 20 years in Southeast Asia. The company presented its Southeast Asia Current Market Outlook (CMO) during a briefing at Boeing’s regional headquarters in Singapore. The annual report forecasts the region will continue its strong annual traffic growth at 6.2%, outpacing
Boeing and the Turkish government have announced the Boeing Turkey National Aerospace Initiative, which is designed to support the growth of the Turkish aerospace industry, in conjunction with the targets set by Turkey’s Vision 2023, and strengthen Boeing’s presence in the market. On this occasion Turkish Airlines announced its intention to order 40 787-9 Dreamliners.
Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed an order for four 787-8 Dreamliners. The order, which was previously listed on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer, is valued at more than US$900m at current list prices and will expand JAL’s Dreamliner fleet to 49 airplanes. Japan Airlines currently operates the
Brazilian Airline Azul has ordered five next-generation Airbus A330-900neo widebody aircraft from Avolon, an international aircraft leasing company. With deliveries starting in late 2018, the A330neo will further strengthen its international flights to the U.S. and Europe. Azul will be the only airline in South America and one of the first in the world to
Uzbekistan Airways has selected GEnx-1B engines to power four new Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The engine order is valued at more than US$230m, including a custom-ordered spare engine. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2018. GE awarded Uzbekistan Airways its TRUEngine designation for the entire GEnx fleet. The companies also agreed to promptly enter discussions to
