Falko has announced the acquisition of two Embraer E170 aircraft from Azorra, a U.S.-based commercial aircraft lessor. These aircraft, currently leased to American Airlines and subleased to its subsidiary, Envoy Air, will be integrated into Falko’s managed fund, the Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II). This addition increases Fund II’s portfolio holdings with
Rise Air, a fully Indigenous-owned airline serving Saskatchewan, is set to upgrade its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first Canadian operator of ATR’s latest -600 series. The airline has secured a firm order for its first ATR 72-600, with delivery expected by the end of 2025 and will lease an
The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) fleet as it celebrates 75 years of service. The new planes will complement the existing order for
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, have announced a contract for ten Airbus H125 helicopters at this year’s European Rotors. These aircraft will join a fleet of over 150 H125s in the region, largely dedicated to utility and aerial work missions. “Nordic customers require a truly versatile
Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its air medical fleet. The order includes six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, strengthening GMR’s fleet and positioning it as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America. This
Crestone Air Partners (Crestone), a comprehensive aviation asset management platform, has announced its acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from a securitisation managed by Castlelake. The aircraft is currently on lease with MIAT Mongolian Airlines. This transaction marks the inaugural partnership between Crestone and Castlelake. Steve Williamson, Principal and Head of Trading at Crestone, commented,
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Airbus operator in Africa, has received its first A350-1000 aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse, France. This significant addition makes Ethiopian Airlines the first African carrier to operate this model, enhancing its premium-service offerings on major routes such as Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of
Hainan Airlines and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) have signed new lease agreements for four Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in late 2025 and early 2026. DAE CEO Firoz Tarapore highlighted that the deal strengthens DAE’s relationship with Hainan Airlines, emphasising DAE’s commitment to meeting the airline’s evolving fleet requirements. These advanced Boeing 737-8 aircraft
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), the asset manager and lessor dedicated to regional aircraft, has acquired eleven Embraer E-Jet aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) under a sale and purchase agreement signed in March. This acquisition includes a mix of E175, E190 and E195 models currently leased to LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national carrier. Mark
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new premium international airline, has made a landmark purchase agreement for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft, signed during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh. The signing was attended by notable figures, including Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Riyadh Air, and the airlines’ CEO Tony
