According to analysis by Airline Economics+, most carriers had already rerouted around Venezuela’s Maiquetía FIR before the FAA’s January 3 escalation...
Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (D...
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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...
After delivering 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, meeting its revised guidance, Airbus has published a tempered around 870 deliveries for 2026 today (February 19). During today's earnings call, Airbus...
Avolon has priced its $1.5bn senior unsecured notes. The offering includes $750 million of 4.200% senior unsecured notes due 2029 and $750 million of 4.850% senior unsecured notes due 2033. Net procee...
Castlelake has fully repaid its aviation asset-backed securitisation (ABS) deal Aircraft Securitisation Trust 2021-1 (CLAS 2021-1) and has priced its first ABS deal of 2026. The 2021-issuance represen...
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank has partnered with Global Airways to finance an Airbus A320 aircraft. This debt facility offers a scalable and tailored solution for Global Airways, supporting its...
TrueNoord has delivered two ATR 42-600 aircraft to US public charter carrier JSX, the lessor said today (February 17).The first aircraft was delivered in November, with the second in January. “This is...
Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) has acquired one Airbus A320-200 aircraft, bearing MSN 5877. “This transaction further strengthens AFG's growing narrowbody portfolio and underscores the company's conti...
Air Lease has reported record results for its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings.For the quarter, the lessor's revenues were up 15.1% to $820.4 million. Revenue growth outpaced operating expense gr...
Avolon's net profit was up 29% in full-year 2025, reaching $591 million. This excludes the positive impact of insurance settlements in 2024. The lessor's total revenues were up 7% to $3bn in the year,...
American Airlines has selected CFM International's LEAP-1A engines to power its future Airbus A321neo deliveries. The engines will be installed on A321neos ordered two years ago. CFM will continue to ...
JetBlue has added a new nonstop service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and New York's JFK airport. The route will operate twice daily. “With twice-daily flights, we’re offering...
Air Canada has expanded its summer schedule to Mexico with 18% more seat capacity compared to summer last year. Highlights of Air Canada’s Mexican network growth include the addition of new, year-roun...
FTAI Aviation has acquired seven off-lease Airbus aircraft from Air France, the company said yesterday (February 17). The transaction includes one A318-100, four A319-100, and two A321-200 aircraft. “...
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. “We chose the Boeing 787-9 not only for its outstanding operational performance, but also because it is the most suitable aircraft ...
Vietnam Airlines has finalised its first Boeing narrowbody order for 50 737 MAX airplanes. The 737 MAX 8s will support the airline's domestic and regional route growth plans. “Vietnam Airlines is taki...
Air Astana has finalised an order for up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline had first disclosed commitments in November last year. At the time, Air Astana said the order will comprises ...
FlyArystan — the low-cost subsidiary of Air Astana — has appointed Johan Eidhagen as president, the company said today (February 18). Eidhagen joins from Wizz Air where he held several senior roles, m...
Global commodities trader Alkagesta has struck a deal to secure access to the NATO Central European Pipeline System. The deal will see the company supply jet fuel to major airlines at Europe's largest...
Air France-KLM has reported an operating result of €2bn for 2025, up €0.4bn from 2024, marking a record milestone for the airline group, it reported today (February 19). The group's shares soared over...
After delivering 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, meeting its revised guidance, Airbus has published a tempered around 870 deliveries for 2026 today (February 19). During today's earnings call, Airbus...
AerFin has acquired an A330 powered by CF6-80 engines, the company said today (February 19). “This acquisition is a strong example of how we continue to deploy capital with discipline," said AerFin CE...
Ethiopian Airlines will launch three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Marko...
Oman Air reported 608,000 passengers overall in January 2026, marking a 12% increase on the same month last year. Additionally, point-to-point passengers totalled 325,000 — up 51%. The airline also co...
Etihad Airways has appointed Khalid Humaid Al Ali as SVP aeropolitical, international and government affairs. He will report to Etihad chief people, government and corporate affairs officer Nadia Bast...
Investec Corporate & Investment Bank has partnered with Global Airways to finance an Airbus A320 aircraft. This debt facility offers a scalable and tailored solution for Global Airways, supporting its...
Ethiopian Airlines will launch three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos.Ethiopian plans to operate thrice weekly flights...
American Airlines has selected CFM International's LEAP-1A engines to power its future Airbus A321neo deliveries. The engines will be installed on A321neos ordered two years ago. CFM will continue to provide long-term maintenance for the airline's LE...
Air France-KLM has reported an operating result of €2bn for 2025, up €0.4bn from 2024, marking a record milestone for the airline group, it reported today (February 19). The group's shares soared over 11% shortly after the results announcement.“We ad...
Oman Air reported 608,000 passengers overall in January 2026, marking a 12% increase on the same month last year. Additionally, point-to-point passengers totalled 325,000 — up 51%. The airline also commenced a new route from Muscat to Taif in January...
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