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Aircraft lessors settle insurance disputes over Russia-stranded jets

Aircraft lessors Avolon and BOC Aviation have settled lawsuits in the High Court against insurers over jets stranded in Russia after Western sanctions in 2022, the companies announced on February 7. According to REUTERS, the trial, which began last June, involved approximately US$2.7 billion in insurance claims. SMBC Aviation Capital, another major lessor, confirmed it

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Avolon completes acquisition of Castlelake Aviation

Avolon, the aviation finance company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Castlelake Aviation from Castlelake L.P.’s aviation platform. The transaction, which was first disclosed on September 13, 2024, includes a substantial portfolio comprising 106 aircraft currently on lease, as well as commitments for ten new-technology aircraft. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Avolon’s already impressive fleet,

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Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A330neo aircraft at Airbus’s Delivery Centre in Toulouse © Avolon

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of first A330neo from Avolon

Avolon has delivered the first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft to Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines. The milestone delivery took place at Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Toulouse, with the remaining aircraft scheduled for delivery through to 2028. The transaction, announced in August 2022, includes ten A330neo aircraft sourced from Avolon’s

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AviLease acquires nine aircraft from Avolon

AviLease, a rapidly growing global aircraft lessor owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced its acquisition of nine aircraft from global lessor Avolon. This marks the second transaction between the two companies, following last year’s successful purchase of 13 aircraft. The newly acquired aircraft portfolio offers attractive yields and supports AviLease’s strategy to

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T’way Air will take delivery of five A330neos in 2026

Avolon to lease five Airbus A330neos to T’way Air

Avolon has agreed to lease five Airbus A330neos to South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air. The aircraft will be delivered in 2026, supporting T’way’s international route expansion, which currently serves 55 destinations. T’way, an existing Avolon customer, becomes the 12th A330neo operator in Avolon’s portfolio. The wide-body aircraft market remains tight, with longer wait times

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Avolon to acquire Castlelake Aviation in strategic growth move

Avolon, a prominent global aviation finance company, has announced its agreement to acquire Castlelake Aviation Limited (CA Ltd) , an entity managed by global alternative investment manager Castlelake L.P. This strategic acquisition is set to boost Avolon’s growth by expanding its aircraft portfolio and enhancing its financial position. As of March 31, 2024, CA Ltd

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