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The network disruptor

The Airbus A321XLR is an extra-long range aircraft capable of flying up to 4,700 nautical miles. The aircraft is a derivative of the A321LR but has a ...

Dual source fleet challenges

A irlines traditionally avoid operating aircraft from multiple manufacturers: largely relying on a single type fleet. But with the current supply chai...

Solving airport congestion

A irports around the world are congested. At the beginning of this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published data showing glo...

Avolon targets portfolio growth

Avolon agreed the acquisition of Castlelake Aviation Limited (CAL) with an 118-strong aircraft portfolio in September 2024. Last year, Avolon was the ...

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Setna iO purchases one A380 for immediate disassembly
Setna iO purchases one A380 for immediate disassembly

Aftermarket aircraft supplier Setna iO has purchased one A380 aircraft.The aircraft, which is currently being stored in Tabres, France, will be dissembled immediately, with this aircraft being the lat...

Air Canada Express flight suffers suspected landing gear issue upon landing in Halifax
Air Canada Express flight suffers suspected landing gear issue upon landing in Halifax

An Air Canada Express flight experienced a “suspected landing gear issue” upon landing at Halifax International Airport on December 28, 2024. The aircraft, a de Havilland DHC-8-402, was operated by Ai...

Jamco America partners with Airtech for 3D printing tool recycling
Jamco America partners with Airtech for 3D printing tool recycling

Aircraft interior integrator and interior product supplier Jamco America has partnered with Airtech Advanced Materials Group for 3D printing tool recycling. The partnership will enable faster producti...

Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment
Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer New Horizon Aircraft has secured an investment from a strategic investor with proceeds of $8.4 million. The company said the investment...

BNPP provides financing to CCB Leasing for three A321neos
BNPP provides financing to CCB Leasing for three A321neos

BNP Paribas (BNPP) provided commercial financing to CCB Financial Leasing for three A321neo aircraft that are currently on lease to Wizz Air. BNPP acted as facility agent and security trustee. VedderP...

Korean Air closes its first transaction in Singapore Dollars for two A321neos
Korean Air closes its first transaction in Singapore Dollars for two A321neos

Korean Air and BNP Paribas (BNPP) have closed a 10-year Singapore Dollar (SGD) denominated commercial debt, for the financing of two A321neo aircraft on December 17, 2024.BNPP acted as sole lender, fa...

BNPP and SMBC secure 12-year Balthazar financing for two A321neo aircraft
BNPP and SMBC secure 12-year Balthazar financing for two A321neo aircraft

BNP Paribas (BNPP) and SMBC have jointly arranged a 12-year Balthazar-supported senior financing denominated in Japanese Yen (JPY) to finance two A321neo aircraft for Asiana Airlines. BNPP acted as fa...

Aeroflot resumes Hong Kong service
Aeroflot resumes Hong Kong service

Russia’s Aeroflot has resumed operations to Hong Kong after a four-year hiatus.The airline suspended its service of regular flights from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport to Hong Kong in March 2020, due t...

Black box from Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 sent to Brazil for investigation
Black box from Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 sent to Brazil for investigation

The black box from Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243, which crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25, 2024, has been sent to Brazil for investigation. The flight, which was travelling between Baku ...

Lilium secures new investor just days after terminating employee contracts
Lilium secures new investor just days after terminating employee contracts

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium signed an asset purchase agreement with Mobile Uplift Corporation GmbH on December 24, 2024, with the company intending to acquire the o...

Lilium lays off almost all staff, ceases operations
Lilium lays off almost all staff, ceases operations

Troubled electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has reportedly laid off almost 1,000 employees — nearly all of its staff, according to Grunderszene. The outlet reported that th...

Vertical Aerospace reports third quarter results
Vertical Aerospace reports third quarter results

Electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace reported its third quarter 2024 financial results. The developer reported research and development expenses totalling £45.1...

El Al suspends operations to Moscow for three months
El Al suspends operations to Moscow for three months

El Al will suspend its operations to Moscow until the end of March, a decision made in the wake of the recent crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243.This announcement comes after the Israeli carrier...

DAE secures $201 million from Russian lease insurance claims, reaches $319 million
DAE secures $201 million from Russian lease insurance claims, reaches $319 million

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) received cash proceeds in the last three months totalling approximately $201 million, from settlements related to aircraft leased to carriers in the Russian Federation...

Ethiopian and ATR expand partnership
Ethiopian and ATR expand partnership

ATR and the Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed of a joint comprehensive action plan (JCAP) which will set to establish maintenance capabilities for ATR -500 and -600 aircraft, catering to operators ...

Saudia named the most punctual airline during November
Saudia named the most punctual airline during November

Data from Cirium has revealed that Saudia led global airline on-time performance (OTP) in November, with the airline achieving a punctuality rate of 89.85%.“Saudia’s comprehensive transformation progr...

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Korean Air closes its first transaction in Singapore Dollars for two A321neos
Korean Air closes its first transaction in Singapore Dollars for two A321neos

Korean Air and BNP Paribas (BNPP) have closed a 10-year Singapore Dollar (SGD) denominated commercial debt, for the financing of two A321neo aircraft on December 17, 2024.BNPP acted as sole lender, facility agent and security trustee for the transact...

Aeroflot resumes Hong Kong service
Aeroflot resumes Hong Kong service

Russia’s Aeroflot has resumed operations to Hong Kong after a four-year hiatus.The airline suspended its service of regular flights from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport to Hong Kong in March 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Aeroflot w...

Air Canada Express flight suffers suspected landing gear issue upon landing in Halifax
Air Canada Express flight suffers suspected landing gear issue upon landing in Halifax

An Air Canada Express flight experienced a “suspected landing gear issue” upon landing at Halifax International Airport on December 28, 2024. The aircraft, a de Havilland DHC-8-402, was operated by Air Canada Express’ partner airline pal Airlines and...