Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (D...
Innovation isn’t just about ideas – it’s about having a vision. It takes pioneers to spot problems others overlook or dismiss as insignificant, and da...
In a move that surprised many, a consortium led by Sumitomo revealed in September that it was acquiring Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease). Japanese co...
A sense of cautious optimism prevails across the industry as 2025 draws to an end. After several years characterised by supply chain delays, operation...
Satellite connectivity provider Gilat has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed private placement.The Israel-based company said it has secured commitments from Israeli institutional and accredited ...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has priced its WEST IX aviation asset-backed securitisation (ABS) deal earlier this week. The $392.9 million deal is the engine lessor's 10th ABS transaction, a...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has marketed WEST IX, its $392.9 million aviation asset-backed securitisation (ABS) deal yesterday (December 10).The deal marks the engine lessor’s 10th aviatio...
Eve Air Mobility, a São Paulo-headquartered maker of eVTOL aircraft, has listed on the Brazilian stock exchange and secured $40 million in funding from the country’s development bank.Shares in Eve, wh...
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF) has acquired two 2015 vintage 737-800 aircraft from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC) on lease to Aerolineas Argentinas.“With a focus on mid-life aircraft, AELF's busin...
SMBC Aviation Capital has entered into agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and leaseback of 20 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The jets are scheduled for delivery this year and next year.This ...
AerCap has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline and new customer for AerCap. Both aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in ...
High Ridge Aviation has acquired two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC).The aircraft remain on lease to Aerolineas Argentinas.“Our team's depth of experience, paired with stro...
Global air traffic volumes are expected to remain resilient in 2026, said Fitch Ratings in a report yesterday (December 16). The ratings agency said this outlook is “underpinned by robust middle-class...
Southwest Airlines has secured a new partnership with Turkish Airlines, which is scheduled to begin in January 2026. The partnership will offer travellers single-ticket, transatlantic journeys between...
GA Telesis has placed a 737-800SF on lease to Airwork New Zealand through its LIFT (Leasing, Investments, Finance and Trading) division.The transaction represents GA Telesis’ eighth successful freight...
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Greg Mays as CEO, the company announced today (December 17).Mays' appointment will be effective January 1, 2026.“I am excited to continue working with...
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has unveiled its ‘Long-Term Business Plan 3.0’ (LTBP3.0), a new five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening the group’s competitive position.The plan is oriented towards key...
Indonesia's TransNusa has launched four new domestic routes today (December 15), marking an expansion of the airline's total network to 19 routes within three years of operations.“What we envisioned f...
IndiGo has received its first A321neo under a sale and leaseback agreement with Macquarie AirFinance. The agreement covers six A321neo aircraft in total. The remaining five are mandated for delivery i...
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo — the fifth aircraft to join the newly-launched Vietnamese leisure carrier’s fleet.The aircraft, which is owned outright by Sun Phu...
Lufthansa Group has announced a new retrofit programme covering 134 Airbus A320 aircraft to automate and optimise flight routes.Starting in 2026, the A320s will be equipped with the FANS-C digital com...
Menzies Aviation, a UK-based airport and airline services provider, has secured Cargo iQ certification following the completion of an “extensive” quality audit process.As part of the accreditation pro...
Max Kownatzki, CEO of SunExpress, is departing the role in order to serve as CEO of Lufthansa Group airline Eurowings. SunExpress is a 50/50 joint venture between Lufthansa Group and Turkish Airlines....
ITP Aero has signed a binding agreement to acquire MRO provider Aero Norway, a company that specialises in the overhaul and repair of CFM56 engines. The agreement is part of ITP Aero's global growth s...
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal has opened a new expanded operations control centre at its headquarters in Jeddah.The new standalone Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) offers four times more capacity...
Satellite connectivity provider Gilat has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed private placement.The Israel-based company said it has secured commitments from Israeli institutional and accredited ...
Emirates has announced that its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft will begin flying to Beirut and Beijing in the New Year.Flights between Dubai and Beirut will begin on January 6, 2026, and flights betw...
Etihad Airways carried 2.1 million passengers during November 2025, an increase of 28% compared to the same period last year. Load factor also rose up one percentage point to 89%.During November, the ...
Southwest Airlines has secured a new partnership with Turkish Airlines, which is scheduled to begin in January 2026. The partnership will offer travellers single-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the US and Istanbul, unlocking onward connections...
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal has opened a new expanded operations control centre at its headquarters in Jeddah.The new standalone Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) offers four times more capacity than its predecessor, with additional operational...
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have revived merger discussions, according to a Bloomberg News report. The outlet reported that sources said a transaction could be announced by the end of the year. The two carriers had previously planned to mer...
Copa Holdings, operator of Panama-based Copa Airlines, saw double-digit increases in capacity and passenger revenue last month.In November 2025, available seat miles (ASM) rose 10% to 2,777 compared to the same period last year, while revenue passeng...
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