Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline globally to operate the largest variant of Airbus’s long-range wide-body family. The aircraft represents a significant milestone in the carrier’s fleet modernisation programme and signals a new phase in its long-haul operations. Configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats,
Pegasus Airlines (Pegasus) has signed an agreement with CFM International covering up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to power its future B737-10 fleet, reinforcing a partnership that stretches back more than three decades. The deal also includes spare engines and a long-term maintenance services package, underlining a shared focus on reliability and lifecycle support. The Turkish
Taiwan’s China Airlines has firmed up an order for five additional Airbus A350-1000s, lifting its total commitment for the type to 15 aircraft. The latest deal underlines the carrier’s long-term focus on fleet modernisation and growth across its long-haul network. The new wide-body aircraft will complement China Airlines’ existing fleet of 15 A350-900s, which are
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2025 rose by 69% year-on-year compared with 2024 and were 16% above 2023 levels, signalling a strong recovery and helping to stabilise global aircraft production. Analysis from Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer at IBA, together with IBA
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF) has acquired two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, both manufactured in 2015, from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC). The aircraft are currently on lease to Aerolíneas Argentinas, marking AELF’s first assets placed with the Argentine flag carrier. The transaction represents AELF’s first completed deal with ICBC and reflects the complementary nature of
AerFin, the aviation asset specialist focused on the buying, selling, leasing and repair of aircraft, engines and parts, has acquired a third B777-300ER, previously operated by Japan Airlines. The latest acquisition further strengthens AerFin’s established capability in supporting the global B777 market. The company holds extensive B777 inventory across its warehouses in the UK, the
Aergo Capital (Aergo) has completed the acquisition of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aircastle. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 60513, is currently on lease to Canadian airline WestJet. Fred Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Aergo Capital, commented: “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of this Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Aircastle. I
MD Aircraft GmbH (MDA) has announced a strategic agreement with UrbanLink Air Mobility, under which the operator has signed letters of intent (LOIs) covering 20 pre-orders for MDA’s flagship eViator electric aircraft. The latest commitment increases MDA’s global pre-order book to 110 aircraft, underlining strong international demand and reinforcing the company’s position at the forefront
Falko has entered the Japanese market with its inaugural Japanese Operating Lease (JOL) transaction, selling a CRJ900 aircraft to a Japanese investor. This transaction marks Falko’s entry into the Japanese market and represents one of the limited number of CRJ900 aircraft placements to date completed using a JOL structure. Brian Foley, Falko’s Head of Portfolio
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital as announced agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and lease-back of twenty Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The deal marks the third significant transaction between the two companies in recent years. It follows earlier agreements that included the lease of 20 Airbus
