Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements with Qanot Sharq Airlines for five new Airbus A321neo aircraft, comprising three A321-200neo XLRs and two A321-200neo LRs. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027, sourced from Air Lease’s orderbook with Airbus. “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Qanot Sharq and
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the type certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A-powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter service later this year.
Jordan Airmotive, an independent engine MRO provider, has delivered two newly acquired CF6-80C2B6F engines to Air Canada, further solidifying its ongoing partnership with the global carrier. This collaboration underscores Jordan Airmotive’s dedication to supporting long-standing relationships with reliable and efficient MRO solutions for airlines worldwide. “Air Canada is a valued partner for us,” said Mahmoud
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has announced the sale and delivery of an ATR 72-500F (MSN736) to Canadian aerospace and defence company KF Aerospace. The aircraft is set to join KF’s operational fleet by April 2025 under a renewed contract with Purolator to support air cargo
SalamAir, Oman’s low fare airline, has announced plans to expand its fleet by adding ten new Airbus A320 aircraft over the next three years to accommodate increasing passenger demand. The airline has submitted formal requests to multiple aircraft leasing companies to secure these aircraft as part of its broader five-year growth strategy. Adrian Hamilton-Manns, Chief
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services corporation, has announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Kenya Airways during a ceremony in Nairobi. The event was attended by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, alongside members of the Kenya Airways Board of Directors and Leadership Team, as well as representatives from the DAE
Binter Canarias (Binter), the flag carrier airline of the Canary Islands, Spain, has signed an agreement with aircraft manufacturer ATR to acquire four new ATR 72-600 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation strategy. The deal also includes an option to purchase five additional units, reinforcing Binter’s commitment to operating a state-of-the-art fleet, a
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX to Neos. This marks ACG’s first aircraft delivery to the Italian carrier and the first of three Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft scheduled to be delivered from ACG’s order book with Boeing. The addition of these advanced, fuel-efficient
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced its 2024 full-year results, highlighting significant growth driven by strong demand and new customer acquisitions. The company secured 56 aircraft orders, marking a 40% increase from 2023, with a mix of commitments from existing operators and new buyers, including airlines and lessors. This brings ATR’s backlog to over
On December 10, 2024, global aviation asset manager Altavair successfully concluded a significant transaction in collaboration with Marathon Asset Management, Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing. This partnership facilitated the delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. Altavair played a crucial role in the deal as the arranger, structurer and servicer, while Marathon provided the
