Stratos, a top ten aircraft asset manager, has successfully executed three separate transactions involving the sale of four aircraft. The transactions include two A320 aircraft (MSNs 5653 and 5372) sold to Avion Express, one 737-300F (MSN 27459) sold to a Middle Eastern buyer and a leased 777-300ER (MSN 38665) transferred to investors managed by Altavair.
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking the airline as the launch operator of this advanced single-aisle jet. This aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines, will enhance Iberia’s operations by allowing for both regional flights throughout Europe and its inaugural transatlantic service from Madrid to Boston later
Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group, South America’s foremost passenger and cargo airline group, have announced the purchase of ten additional 787 Dreamliners, with options for a further five aircraft. This investment strengthens LATAM’s position as the largest operator of 787s in the region Currently, LATAM operates a fleet of 37 Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement to acquire ten narrow-body, next-generation aircraft for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$0.5 billion. This latest addition to DAE’s portfolio consists entirely of aircraft currently leased to four airlines operating in four different countries. In conjunction with this acquisition, DAE has also facilitated the purchase and sale
Xen Aviation & Services Limited, a start-up domestic operator based in Georgetown, Guyana, has finalised a deal to acquire its inaugural Britten-Norman turbine-powered Islander. This aircraft is set to enhance regional connectivity and support the company’s planned commuter services across the nation. The BN2T-4S, an enlarged turboprop variant of the renowned piston version of the
GA Telesis, LLC, has signed a definitive purchase agreement for 23 used Airbus A320ceo and A321ceo aircraft from Spirit Airlines. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for GA Telesis, representing the company’s largest transaction involving non-leased aircraft of similar vintages. The aircraft, manufactured between 2014 and 2019, are powered by V2527-A5 and V2533-A5 Select-One™ jet
Wheels Up Experience has unveiled a series of significant aircraft, commercial and financing transactions to lay the foundation for its fleet modernisation strategy. Upon completion, these transactions will transition Wheels Up’s current four jet aircraft types to two of the most popular and successful models in the industry – Embraer’s Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E
AerFin, the aviation asset specialist, has announced the acquisition of six A330-200 aircraft powered by PW4168 engines, featuring enhanced landing gear. These aircraft were previously in operation within the Asia-Pacific region. The engines will contribute to AerFin’s expanding portfolio of PW4000 engines, while components and major assets from the A330 airframes will bolster its wide-body
Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighters, further expanding its fleet of the twin-engine aircraft. This latest order, which was finalised in September, brings Emirates’ total Boeing wide-body aircraft orders to 249, including 14 of the 777 Freighters. The new acquisition builds on Emirates SkyCargo’s earlier purchase of five 777
Honeywell has published its 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, offering insights into industry trends and long-term developments based on extensive surveys of business aviation operators worldwide. The forecast predicts the delivery of up to 8,500 new business jets, valued at US$280 billion, over the next decade, an increase in value from last year. However,
