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ALC announces merger with Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo, Brookfield

Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield have announced their definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease), a aircraft lessor founded by Steven F. Udvar-Házy and John L. Plueger, with a portfolio primarily comprising new-technology aircraft. Upon completion, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease, a newly established entity. Apollo and […]

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China Airlines has taken delivery of two new A321neo aircraft of lease from Air Lease © AirTeamImages

New A321neos strengthen China Airlines’ global network strategy

Aircraft & Engines

Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease) has confirmed the lease and delivery of two additional Airbus A321-200neo aircraft to China Airlines, further strengthening its partnership with the Taiwan-based flag carrier. These aircraft were delivered on the 16th and 20, of August, marking the seventh and eighth A321neos to join the airline under long-term lease agreements from

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Handing over of the first A330P2F to Air Lease and operator Awesome Cargo

EFW delivers first A330P2F to Air Lease Corporation

Aircraft & Engines

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Centre of Excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has completed the redelivery of the first of three A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft to Air Lease Corporation. The global leasing firm, which manages a fleet of over 800 aircraft, will lease the aircraft to Mexican carrier Awesome Cargo. This aircraft, an A330-200P2F, marks a milestone

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Qanot Sharq Airlines has signed lease agreements for five A321-family aircraft with Air Lease Corporation

Air Lease Corporation signs long-term deal with Qanot Sharq

Aircraft & Engines

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

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ALC announces merger with Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo, Brookfield

New A321neos strengthen China Airlines’ global network strategy

EFW delivers first A330P2F to Air Lease Corporation

Air Lease Corporation signs long-term deal with Qanot Sharq

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