Stratos, a specialist in aircraft investment and asset management, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300 converted freighter to MNG Airlines on a long-term operating lease. MNG Airlines, a privately owned Turkish carrier, operates scheduled cargo flights globally and has now expanded its fleet with this latest addition. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1510,
AEGEAN, Greece’s largest airline, has announced an expanded order with Airbus for an additional eight A321neo aircraft. This move reinforces the airline’s commitment to growth, allowing it to further develop its network and support its ambitious expansion strategy. With this latest order, AEGEAN’s total direct orderbook with Airbus now stands at 60 A320neo-family aircraft, of
National Jet Express (NJE) has announced the arrival of its 11th De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 turboprop and its eighth Embraer E190 jet, bringing the NJE operating fleet to a total of 26 aircraft. The additional aircraft will support the growing number of resource contracts secured by NJE, particularly in the rapidly expanding Queensland operations,
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a prominent global aviation services corporation, has signed agreements to acquire 17 aircraft for a total consideration of approximately US$1.0 billion. The newly acquired portfolio consists entirely of next-generation aircraft, with 89% being narrow-body models. Airbus accounts for 80% of the fleet, while Boeing makes up the remaining 20%. These aircraft
Airbus Helicopters concluded VERTICON 2025 with 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, from global customers for a range of its multi-mission helicopters. A key highlight of the event was the strong demand for the newly unveiled H140, a light twin-engine multi-mission helicopter. More than 74 commitments were made for the aircraft, with emergency medical services
Airbus Helicopters has announced significant agreements with leading emergency medical services (EMS) operators for its newly unveiled H140 helicopter. ADAC Luftrettung, ÖAMTC Flugrettung, and Global Medical Response (GMR) have all committed to acquiring the latest aircraft, strengthening their fleets with advanced aeromedical capabilities. Under the agreement, ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung will each receive five
Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has acquired a CFM56-5A engine for part-out, with disassembly scheduled for completion by the end of March. This purchase enhances BAS’ engine asset base within a niche market, as the CFM56-5A shares parts commonality with the 5B and 7B engine variants, which power the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737NG. Previously
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced its first direct order with Airbus, securing 50 A320neo-family aircraft. This significant deal strengthens JSA’s partnership with Airbus and supports its strategy to offer fuel-efficient narrow-body fleet solutions to airlines worldwide. Kevin McDonald, JSA’s Chief Executive Officer, described the order as a key milestone for the company, highlighting its
Phoenix Aviation Capital, a full-service aircraft lessor, AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on asset-based finance, and LuminArx Capital Management, a global capital solutions provider, have successfully acquired a portfolio consisting of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The portfolio includes two 2012 vintage Airbus A330-300 aircraft, identified by MSN 1346 and MSN 1367, both powered
Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company have announced an exclusive partnership to equip the new R88 helicopter with the Arriel 2W engine. This 950 shaft horsepower (shp) power-class engine is the latest variant in the Arriel family, known for its reliability and high performance in the light helicopter market. With more than 66 million
