The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has placed an order for the advanced Airbus H160 helicopter, marking a significant enhancement to its aerial capabilities in fire fighting, search and rescue, and disaster response. This new addition to the fleet will enable the Bureau to conduct a wide range of critical missions, including reconnaissance of
GOAL Aircraft Leasing (GOAL) has successfully finalised a sale-and-leaseback transaction with Porter Airlines for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a significant step in the Canadian carrier’s expansion across North America. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery throughout 2025 and will be integrated into Porter’s growing fleet to support its expanding network. The deal was conducted
GA Telesis has announced the immediate commencement of disassembly for an Airbus A321 aircraft, following its recent purchase from Magnetic Leasing (Magnetic). This move is part of the company’s strategic initiative to bolster its already extensive Used Serviceable Material (USM) inventory. The primary objective is to enhance support for global airline and MRO (Maintenance, Repair,
BOC Aviation has released its operational update for the second quarter (Q2) ending June 30, 2025, reporting a period of steady growth, high utilisation, and strong transactional momentum across its global fleet. As of the end of the quarter, the company’s portfolio comprised a total of 834 aircraft and engines, including those owned, managed and
Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will support Aircalin’s fleet modernisation and the expansion of its long-haul network. At present, the airline’s wide-body fleet consists of two A330neo aircraft. Aircalin intends to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout, accommodating
Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with the Kingdom of Bahrain for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, and marks a strategic enhancement of the country’s aerial capabilities in both law enforcement and emergency medical services. The
SkyWest has finalised a new agreement with GE Aerospace for CF34-8E engines, including spare units, to power its recently ordered fleet of 60 Embraer 175 regional jets. The move strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies and reinforces SkyWest’s continued reliance on the CF34 engine family to support its growing operations. GE Aerospace described
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, has reported a sharp rise in demand for Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. This surge is being driven by a growing need for large wide-body freighter capacity and the looming end of Boeing 777F production in 2027, following ICAO emissions mandates. However, despite heightened interest from airlines
Elfly Group, the Norwegian developer of the all-electric NOEMI (No Emissions Electric Seaplane), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia’s VET Airways for the sale of five aircraft, valued at US$50 million. The agreement underlines a shared ambition to bring clean, versatile air transport to Southeast Asia, enabling access to both airports and
AerFin has announced a strategic acquisition of four A320neo aircraft in collaboration with a Middle Eastern investor. This move marks a significant expansion of AerFin’s capabilities in the global aviation aftermarket and reflects its commitment to sustainable, cost-effective support solutions for airlines, lessors, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers The 2017 vintage aircraft, acquired
