{"press_releases":[{"id":57271,"article":"GTF Advantage to enter service this year\r\n\r\nEAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 17, 2026 -- Pratt \u0026 Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the GTF AdvantageTM-powered Airbus A320neo family aircraft, preparing the way for production engine deliveries and entry into service. The GTF Advantage engine was certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in February 2025 and EASA validated the engine's type certification in October 2025.\r\n\r\n\"The GTF engine delivers the lowest fuel consumption for single-aisle aircraft,\" said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt \u0026 Whitney. \"The GTF Advantage engine extends that lead—offering up to double the time on wing and enhancing aircraft capability—providing even greater value to operators of A320neo family aircraft. This aircraft certification is a key milestone for the GTF Advantage program in advance of its entry into service.\"\r\n\r\nThe Pratt \u0026 Whitney GTF Advantage will deliver 4-8% more takeoff thrust, enabling higher payload and longer range, unlocking new destinations for airlines. Fully intermixable and interchangeable with today's GTF engine model, GTF Advantage will become the production standard, with full cutover expected in 2028.\r\n\r\nIn addition, customers operating the current GTF engine model will have the opportunity to realize up to 90-95% of the GTF Advantage's durability benefits with the GTF Hot Section Plus (HS+) upgrade option for the PW1100G-JM engine, available later this year for incorporation during maintenance visits.\r\n\r\nTo meet growing demand, Pratt \u0026 Whitney continues to invest in its sites to increase production capacity, including nearly $1 billion at its turbine airfoil facility in Asheville, North Carolina, and $200 million at its Columbus, Georgia forging facility.  \r\n\r\nTo date, over 2,700 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to more than 90 customers worldwide. Demand for the GTF remains strong, with over 13,000 engine orders and commitments in total across all platforms. The engine's revolutionary geared architecture is the right foundation for next-generation single-aisle aircraft and will have accumulated more than 300 million hours of flying experience by the mid-2030s.","title":"RTX's Pratt \u0026 Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine certified for Airbus A320neo aircraft family","slug":"rtxs-pratt-whitney-gtf-advantage-engine-certified-for-airbus-a320neo-aircraft-family","date":"2026-04-17T13:49:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5062/rtx","name":"RTX","id":5062},"formatted_date":"17APR2026"},{"id":57270,"article":"Vietjet and SPDB Financial Leasing (SPDBFL), a subsidiary of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have exchanged an agreement for the finance lease of 10 COMAC C909 aircraft, expanding financial and aviation cooperation between Vietnam and China.\r\n\r\nThe event took place at the Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing, in the presence of Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang, along with senior government officials and representatives of leading enterprises from both countries. The event was held during the state visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to China, at the invitation of China’s General Secretary and President Xi Jinping.\r\n\r\nDriven by its vision to become a multinational aviation group, Vietjet is expanding its international flight network and investing in a modern fleet. Supporting this strategy, SPDB - one of China’s leading financial institutions - brings strong financial capacity and extensive experience in financing large-scale projects. Through SPDBFL, the bank plays an important role in structuring aircraft leasing and financing solutions, helping airlines optimize capital and execute long-term growth strategies.\r\n\r\nThe two parties agreed to finance aircraft through operating leases, with a larger scale and deeper level of cooperation, covering up to 10 COMAC C909 aircraft. This step contributes to optimizing the operational efficiency of Vietjet’s fleet, while diversifying financial resources and enhancing access to international capital markets.\r\n\r\nThe agreement also lays the foundation for Vietjet to gradually introduce COMAC aircraft into operations on routes connecting Vietnam and China, thereby expanding the regional network and promoting bilateral air connectivity. At the same time, the cooperation contributes to strengthening regional and global aviation value chain linkages.\r\n\r\nDuring Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit, Vietjet also announced five new routes between Vietnam and China, including: Hanoi–Hangzhou, Hanoi–Enshi, Hanoi–Huangshan, Ho Chi Minh City–Guilin, and Ho Chi Minh City–Huangshan. Among these, the Hanoi–Enshi and Ho Chi Minh City–Guilin routes have been in operation since early April 2026. The new services connect key economic, cultural, and tourism centers, promoting trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, while supporting the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year.\r\n\r\nCooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises reflects a growing trend of deeper linkages between financial institutions and airlines. These partnerships are fostering more flexible and effective cooperation models, contributing positively to the continued development of the Vietnam–China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in a new phase of growth.","title":"Vietjet and SPDB Financial Leasing sign agreement for finance lease of 10 COMAC aircraft","slug":"vietjet-and-spdb-financial-leasing-sign-agreement-for-finance-lease-of-10-comac-aircraft","date":"2026-04-17T13:34:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2247/vietjet_air","name":"VietJet Air","id":2247},"formatted_date":"17APR2026"},{"id":57269,"article":"Executive Jet Support (EJS) is pleased to confirm the signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the acquisition of Embraer E175 MSN 132 from BeauTech.\r\n\r\nThis acquisition further strengthens the EJS E‑Jet programme, enhancing support for operators, MROs and trading partners through increased availability of high‑quality regional jet components.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft will deliver a broad range of valuable material to the global market, reinforcing EJS’s ongoing commitment to expanding platform capability and responsiveness.\r\n\r\nEJS would like to thank the BeauTech team for their professionalism and collaboration throughout the process and looks forward to building on the relationship.","title":"EJS Signs SPA for E175 Acquisition","slug":"ejs-signs-spa-for-e175-acquisition","date":"2026-04-17T13:28:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4962/executive_jet_support","name":"EJS - Executive Jet Support","id":4962},"formatted_date":"17APR2026"},{"id":57268,"article":"The two airlines will offer new travel opportunities, greater connectivity, and up to 104 available combinations.\r\n \r\nBarcelona/Rome, April 17, 2026 – Volotea, the airline connecting small and medium-sized European cities, and ITA Airways, Italy’s flagship carrier, announce the launch of their bilateral codeshare agreement, effective April 15, 2026. This marks a new step in the strategic partnership between the two companies, aimed at strengthening connections between Italy and Europe.\r\n \r\nThanks to the codeshare, the two airlines will further expand travel opportunities and offer passengers an extensive combined network featuring up to 104 available origin and destination combinations (O\u0026D). The agreement is based on Volotea’s current network to Rome Fiumicino and ITA Airways’ network at the Roman hub, enabling more efficient connections between numerous European destinations and significantly expanding connection options.\r\n \r\nIn particular, once the technical implementation is completed, the collaboration will enhance connectivity via Rome Fiumicino to Italian and European destinations in ITA Airways’ network, such as Milan Linate, Catania, Palermo, Brindisi, Trieste, Genoa, Reggio Calabria, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Zurich, Tirana, and Amsterdam. It will also offer new itineraries through the hubs of Madrid and Barcelona to destinations such as Murcia, Asturias, and Vitoria, operated by Volotea. At the same time, the agreement strengthens Volotea’s commercial visibility in new European markets and allows ITA Airways to expand its offering by including destinations served by the low-cost carrier’s network. These include cities such as Asturias, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Lourdes/Tarbes, Nantes, and Strasbourg, with additional connection opportunities via Spain.\r\n \r\n“We are very pleased to strengthen our collaboration with ITA Airways through the launch of this codeshare agreement,” said Carlos Muñoz, founder and CEO of Volotea. “Following the path initiated with the interline agreement signed last year, and the joint offer submitted to participate in the public tenders for territorial continuity in Sardinia, this partnership represents the natural evolution of a process that enables us to offer our passengers an even greater number of destinations and travel combinations, while maintaining convenience, accessibility, and service quality at the core.”\r\n \r\n“With the codeshare agreement with Volotea, a highly reliable partner, we are further expanding travel opportunities for our customers, improving connectivity to and from Rome Fiumicino, and making it easier to reach numerous destinations in Italy and Europe with a single ticket. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to delivering a high-quality experience, while also enhancing ITA Airways’ role in the development of air mobility and tourism in the country,” said Joerg Eberhart, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of ITA Airways.\r\n \r\nThis initiative confirms the willingness of Volotea and ITA Airways to collaborate in order to meet the needs of a constantly evolving market, offering increasingly flexible and connected travel solutions, and contributing to the development of air mobility in Europe.\r\n \r\nVolotea in Italy\r\nActive in Italy since 2012, when it inaugurated its first European operational base in Venice, Volotea is now present in 23 Italian airports, 7 of which are operational bases: Alghero, Ancona, Bari (base), Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania, Comiso, Florence (base), Genoa, Lampedusa, Milan Bergamo, Milan Linate, Naples (base), Olbia (base), Palermo (base), Pantelleria, Pisa, Rome Fiumicino, Salerno, Turin, Venice (base), and Verona (base). Volotea connects Italian airports with 56 European cities in 8 countries and generates a significant employment impact, with approximately 430 direct jobs and more than 2,400 indirect jobs across the country.","title":"Volotea And ITA Airways Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership With A New Bilateral Codeshare Agreement: Enhanced Connectivity Between Italy And Europe","slug":"volotea-and-ita-airways-strengthen-their-strategic-partnership-with-a-new-bilateral-codeshare-agreement-enhanced-connectivity-between-italy-and-europe","date":"2026-04-17T13:27:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4802/ita_airways","name":"ITA Airways","id":4802},"formatted_date":"17APR2026"},{"id":57267,"article":"TULSA, OK — April 16, 2026 — AMTRA Aero Component Solutions LLC (\"AACS\"), a U.S.-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, today announced the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 27810, formerly operated by New Pacific Airlines. The aircraft will be torn down on site in Mojave, California, with its components harvested for the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market.\r\n\r\nThe acquisition marks a strategic expansion of AACS's component inventory, broadening the company's ability to support operators across multiple widebody and narrowbody platforms.\r\n\r\n\"The strategic acquisition of a 757 will diversify our component pool reach to not only 757 operators, but 767 operators as well,\" said Pablo Aguirre, Chief Commercial Officer of AMTRA Aero Component Solutions. Due to significant component commonality between the Boeing 757 and 767 fleets; including shared rotables, avionics, and systems, the teardown will yield material applicable to a wider customer base than a single-type disassembly.\r\n","title":"AMTRA Aero Component Solutions Acquires Boeing 757-200 (MSN 27810) to Expand Component Pool and Diversify Market Reach","slug":"amtra-aero-component-solutions-acquires-boeing-757-200-msn-27810-to-expand-component-pool-and-diversify-market-reach","date":"2026-04-17T00:14:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5189/amtra_aero.png","name":"AMTRA Aero","id":5189},"formatted_date":"17APR2026"},{"id":57266,"article":"Newport Beach, California (April 16, 2026) - Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, today announced the appointment of Rob Downes to a newly created role of Chief OEM Officer.  \r\n\r\nAs a leading global lessor, ACG’s relationships with its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners are critical to our success. Growth via the OEM channel forms the long-term, cross-cycle bedrock to our investment strategy. This new role reflects the strategic importance of these partnerships with aircraft and engine manufacturers.  \r\n\r\nIn this role, Rob will lead ACG’s engagement with OEMs, focusing on key partnerships and supporting coordination across ACG on OEM-related priorities. \r\n\r\n“As a leading global aircraft lessor, our relationships with OEMs are foundational to our long-term success,” said Thomas Baker, Chief Executive Officer and President of ACG. “This role reinforces both the importance of those relationships and the need for focused senior leadership as the industry works through continued supply chain challenges.”   \r\n\r\n“The strength of our OEM relationships is central to our long-term growth strategy,  notwithstanding the current supply chain and reliability challenges,” said Rob Downes. “I look forward to working closely with our OEM partners to tackle these challenges together and to help position ACG for continued success.” \r\n\r\nRob Downes joined ACG in 2018 and has held a number of senior roles across the business, most recently as Chief Investment Officer and member of the senior leadership team. He began his career with Airbus in 2001 before moving to the lessor AWAS in 2011. ","title":"Aviation Capital Group Appoints Rob Downes to New Role as Chief OEM Officer","slug":"aviation-capital-group-appoints-rob-downes-to-new-role-as-chief-oem-officer","date":"2026-04-17T00:06:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1026/aviation_capital_group","name":"Aviation Capital Group","id":1026},"formatted_date":"17APR2026"},{"id":57265,"article":"Novus Aviation Capital, a Dubai-based aircraft leasing and financing platform, has announced the launch of Tamweel Aviation Finance III (“TAF III”), its third secured second lien debt fund dedicated to the financing of Airbus aircraft. TAF III is a closed end fund co-sponsored between Airbus, Development Bank of Japan Inc. and Novus.\r\n\r\nBuilding on the proven success of its predecessors, TAF III will be managed by Novus and will continue to focus on providing attractive secured second lien financing solutions to its airline customers. Since its establishment, the Tamweel Aviation Finance franchise has demonstrated relevance for both airline and lessor borrowers seeking to diversify their funding sources and optimise their capital structures, proving its flexibility by successfully combining second lien financing with a range of financing structures across multiple geographies, credit profiles and aircraft types. The launch of TAF III follows the successful deployment of capital from Tamweel Aviation Finance II, which has now fully committed its allotted funds.\r\n\r\n“Airbus is proud to continue its 12-year positive track record with the Tamweel Aviation Finance funds, and we are delighted to be a sponsor of this third fund,” said Paul Meijers, Executive Vice President – Head of Commercial Transactions at Airbus. “TAF has proven itself to be a very efficient and effective tool, not only supporting Airbus delivery financing but also offering significant value through higher financing to ourcustomers.”\r\n\r\nYuichi Yamamoto, Co-Head of Global Aviation Team at DBJ, added “We are pleased to co-sponsor the launch of TAF III, building on our continued partnership with our trusted industry partners. As passenger demand continues to grow following the pandemic, access to stable and diversified financing is becoming increasingly important for airlines. DBJ remains committed to supporting the sustainable and long-term development of the global aviation industry by facilitating resilient financing solutions for airline customers.”\r\n\r\nCommenting on the launch, Mounir Kuzbari, Co-CEO at Novus Aviation Capital, said: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of the third edition of our Airbus-dedicated mezzanine debt platform and would like to thank our partners for their continued commitment and confidence. With increasing Airbus delivery schedules and airlines actively seeking to diversify their funding sources, TAF III is ideally positioned to meet the growing demand for creative financing solutions. This fund underscores our commitment to supporting the aviation sector’s evolving financing needs and delivering flexible capital to our airline partners.”\r\n\r\nThe establishment of TAF III underscores the continued confidence of institutional investors in Novus Aviation Capital’s platform and the essential role that mezzanine financing plays in the aircraft financing ecosystem.","title":"Novus Aviation Capital Launches Tamweel Aviation Finance III","slug":"novus-aviation-capital-launches-tamweel-aviation-finance-iii","date":"2026-04-16T12:42:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/759/novus_aviation_capital","name":"Novus Aviation Capital","id":759},"formatted_date":"16APR2026"},{"id":57264,"article":"Accelerated capacity and fleet measures due to increased kerosene costs and additional burdens from labor disputes\r\nCapacity reduction in three steps:\r\n(a) During the current summer flight schedule:\r\nImmediate and permanent removal of Lufthansa CityLine's capacity from the program\r\n(b) At the end of the summer flight schedule:\r\nRetirement of the last four A340-600s and grounding of two B747-400s\r\n(c) During the 2026/2027 winter flight schedule:\r\nAdditional capacity reduction of the Lufthansa core brand's short- and medium-haul program by five aircraft\r\nAccelerated allocation of nine additional A350-900s to Discover Airlines\r\nSavings targets for further reduction of administrative costs\r\n\r\nIn view of significantly increased kerosene prices, which have more than doubled compared to the period before the Iran war, as well as rising additional burdens from labor disputes, the implementation of the corporate strategy is being partially accelerated. To this end, an initial package has been approved that provides for a reduction of the flight program on short-, medium-, and long-haul routes, as well as measures for early fleet modernization.\r\n\r\nAs a first immediately effective step, the 27 operational aircraft of Lufthansa CityLine will be permanently removed from the flight program starting the day after tomorrow, in order to reduce further losses of the loss-making airline. The Canadair CRJ aircraft are nearing the end of their technical operational capability and have comparatively high operating costs.\r\n\r\nIn the second step, long-haul capacity will be reduced by a total of six intercontinental aircraft at the end of the summer flight schedule. To this end, the last four remaining Airbus A340-600s will leave the fleet in October, thus bringing the era of this aircraft type at Lufthansa to a definitive end. Additionally, two Boeing 747-400s will be grounded from October onwards for the coming winter. The final farewell to this aircraft type is planned for next year.\r\n\r\nIn the coming 2026/27 winter flight schedule, the third step will take place with a reduction in the capacities of the Lufthansa core brand as part of the envisaged consolidation of short- and medium-haul traffic across six hubs of the Lufthansa Group. This additional capacity reduction corresponds to five aircraft of the Lufthansa core brand.\r\n\r\nThe package of measures generates a disproportionate savings effect on fuel costs. On the one hand, particularly inefficient aircraft are being removed from flight operations early. On the other hand, the saved kerosene quantity reduces the unhedged portion of the Group's fuel requirements.\r\n\r\nThe kerosene consumption of the Lufthansa Group's passenger airlines is hedged at an above-average rate of around 80 percent based on crude oil prices. However, the remaining 20 percent must still be purchased at significantly increased market prices. This particularly expensive portion of fuel requirements will be reduced by around 10 percent.\r\n\r\nTill Streichert, Chief Financial Officer and CFO of Lufthansa Group, says: \"The package for accelerated implementation of fleet and capacity measures is unavoidable in light of the sharply increased kerosene costs and geopolitical instability. The goal is to focus our short- and medium-haul platforms more clearly and make them more competitive. In this regard, we had already identified the prospective removal of CityLine from our program as part of our strategic development for some time, independently of the current geopolitical crisis. The current crisis is now forcing us to implement this measure earlier. This is a painful step, particularly with regard to the colleagues at Lufthansa CityLine. It is therefore all the more important now to find continued employment opportunities within the Group.\"\r\n\r\nWith the implementation of the first package of measures, the Group is accelerating its intended consolidation of short- and medium-haul traffic. The early retirement of older aircraft types also corresponds to the strategy of reducing the number of different sub-fleets as quickly as possible. The planned allocation of nine additional Airbus A350s to Discover Airlines is taking place within the framework of medium-term fleet planning.\r\n\r\nTo further reduce administrative costs, new savings targets for staff recruitment, internal events, and external consulting services have been decided. They support the existing reduction target of 4,000 administrative positions group-wide by 2030.\r\n\r\nAgainst the background of the scheduled end of flight operations of the Canadair jets at Lufthansa CityLine by the end of the year at the latest, and a possible termination of all flight operations, offers for follow-up employment have already been made to all employee groups in the past:\r\n\r\nGround staff have already received employment at the newly founded Lufthansa Aviation GmbH\r\nCockpit and cabin crew were already offered transfer options at the turn of 2024/2025, which provided for employment at Lufthansa City Airlines with multi-year comparable compensation conditions to Lufthansa CityLine. According to this offer, any differences in working conditions were to be offset by a compensation payment.\r\nThe goal remains to enable crews of Lufthansa CityLine to have options for a professional perspective within the Lufthansa Group.\r\nIn addition, discussions will be initiated with the employee representatives of Lufthansa CityLine GmbH regarding a reconciliation of interests and social plan.","title":"Lufthansa Group Accelerates Strategy Implementation","slug":"lufthansa-group-accelerates-strategy-implementation","date":"2026-04-16T12:28:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5362/lufthansa_group.png","name":"Lufthansa Group","id":5362},"formatted_date":"16APR2026"},{"id":57263,"article":"Executive Jet Support is delighted to confirm the successful acquisition of Airbus A330 MSN 682 from KLM.\r\n\r\nThis latest addition follows a series of recent acquisitions across our Airbus and regional jet programmes, further strengthening and expanding our platform capabilities. \r\n\r\nThe CF6-80 powered A330 will deliver a wide range of high-quality components, enhancing our ability to support operators, MROs and trading partners with dependable material availability.\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank the KLM team for their collaboration throughout the process. EJS looks forward to building on this relationship and exploring future opportunities together.","title":"EJS Completes A330 Acquisition from KLM","slug":"ejs-completes-a330-acquisition-from-klm","date":"2026-04-15T14:29:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4962/executive_jet_support","name":"EJS - Executive Jet Support","id":4962},"formatted_date":"15APR2026"},{"id":57262,"article":"April 15, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida — GA Telesis, LLC, a global leader in commercial aviation and aerospace lifecycle solutions, announced today that it has commenced the disassembly of two of the youngest Airbus A320neo aircraft ever inducted into a teardown program. This landmark initiative reinforces GA Telesis' position at the forefront of the independent aftermarket while advancing scalable, data-driven sustainability outcomes for the global airline industry. \r\n\r\nThe disassembly program will generate a comprehensive portfolio of next-generation A320neo components that will enter the GA Telesis Ecosystem™. These assets, both less than 5 years old, will be inducted, certified, and strategically positioned across GA Telesis' worldwide distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (\"MRO\") network to ensure immediate and long-term availability for operators worldwide. Through its Ecosystem, GA Telesis will also collaborate directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (\"OEMs\") to develop and deploy high-technology repair solutions that extend component life, improve reliability, and reduce total lifecycle cost for airline customers. \r\n\r\nThis program further solidifies GA Telesis' long-standing commitment to a circular aviation economy. Today, more than 90 percent of the material processed through GA Telesis' disassembly, repair, and asset management platforms is reused on other aircraft. This approach materially reduces waste, limits the need for new manufacturing, and lowers the carbon intensity associated with fleet maintenance, making this initiative a core sustainability strategy rather than a symbolic gesture. \r\n\r\n\"The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is designed to move beyond simple distribution,\" said Nigel Christie, Managing Director of GA Telesis UK, Ltd. \"By integrating teardown assets with advanced repairs, OEM collaboration, and a globally deployed operating platform, we deliver reliability, speed, and sustainability at scale. This is how airlines will be supported in a constrained supply environment while meeting increasingly stringent environmental expectations.\" \r\n\r\nGA Telesis remains the global leader in providing Used Serviceable Material (\"USM\") to airlines, offering proven, fully traceable alternatives to new OEM parts without sacrificing performance or safety. The company is uniquely positioned as the only independent aftermarket provider with dedicated operating capabilities across six continents, enabling localized support with global reach. The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ seamlessly integrates asset acquisition, teardown, repair, distribution, and digital traceability to deliver unmatched efficiency and resilience to airlines worldwide. \r\n\r\nAs airlines continue to face delivery delays, supply chain pressure, and capital constraints, the GA Telesis Ecosystem™ provides a differentiated solution that aligns operational performance with long-term sustainability.","title":"GA Telesis Commences Disassembly of Two of the Youngest A320neo Aircraft Ever to Enter Teardown","slug":"ga-telesis-commences-disassembly-of-two-of-the-youngest-a320neo-aircraft-ever-to-enter-teardown","date":"2026-04-15T14:19:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/524/ga_telesis","name":"GA Telesis","id":524},"formatted_date":"15APR2026"},{"id":57261,"article":"- Investment to accelerate development of IBA Insight and data-led capabilities -\r\n \r\n15th April 2026 - IBA, the leading aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced its new partnership with bd-capital, a private equity firm focused on scaling data-led businesses. The investment will provide IBA with access to additional capital to accelerate its next phase of growth.\r\n \r\nIBA’s data and advisory solutions support decision-making across the aviation industry, with its insights and services used by airlines, lessors, financial institutions and other global stakeholders.\r\n \r\nUnder TPA Capital’s previous ownership, IBA expanded its digital capabilities through the development of the IBA Insight platform, enabling the delivery of data-driven intelligence built on its proprietary dataset.\r\n \r\nIBA’s new partnership with bd-capital reflects continued demand for aviation data and analytics, as industry participants increasingly rely on independent intelligence to support fleet, financing and operational decisions.\r\n \r\nWith bd-capital’s support, IBA will continue to invest in its data and digital capabilities, with a focus on expanding its analytics platform and enhancing its service offering to clients.\r\n \r\nbd-capital will work with IBA CEO Gerry Gualtieri and his management team to support the company’s next phase of growth. Graham Elton will join IBA as Chairman as part of the transaction, succeeding Chris Stibbs. Graham brings a wealth of experience supporting data and information services businesses, including previous chairmanships of Capital Economics, LCP, Law Business Research, JMAN Group and most recently With Intelligence.\r\n \r\nIBA will continue to operate as a standalone business, with no changes to client relationships, services or points of contact.\r\n \r\nGerry Gualtieri, CEO of IBA, said: “This partnership marks the next phase of growth for IBA. With bd-capital’s support, we will continue to invest in our data and digital capabilities and enhance the services we provide to our clients; while maintaining the strong relationships we have built across the industry.”\r\n \r\nGraham Elton, incoming Chairman of IBA, said: “I am looking forward to working with Gerry and the team as the business enters its next phase of growth. IBA has a strong position in aviation data and analytics, with capabilities that are central to decision-making across the industry.”","title":"IBA Plans Next Growth Phase Following Investment By bd-capital","slug":"iba-plans-next-growth-phase-following-investment-by-bd-capital","date":"2026-04-15T11:30:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/412/iba_group","name":"IBA Group","id":412},"formatted_date":"15APR2026"},{"id":57260,"article":"Aircraft Delivered from Lessor’s Orderbook to Aid Carrier’s Transition to New-Gen Fleet\r\n \r\nSEATTLE – April 13, 2026 – CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”), announced the delivery of a second Boeing 737-8 to South Korea’s T’way Air (“T’way”).\r\n \r\nThe 737-8 aircraft is configured with 189 single-class economy seats and equipped with the CFM LEAP-1B27 engines. The carrier currently has two 737-8 aircraft on lease from CDB Aviation.    \r\n \r\n“We’re pleased to be further expanding our collaboration with T’way, one of the fastest growing carriers in South Korea, with this transaction for the MAX Family aircraft,” commented Jie Chen, CDB Aviation Chief Executive Officer. “This transaction was one of the rare MAX skyline placement campaigns in the region that effectively leveraged the strength of our leasing platform and access to new-gen aircraft to support T’way’s fleet renewal and regional network expansion plans.”\r\n \r\n\"We are delighted to receive this high-efficiency aircraft from our valued partner, CDB Aviation. This delivery is a meaningful milestone in our fleet renewal plan, enabling us to enhance operational efficiency, offer improved in-flight experiences, and pursue more sustainable operations,” stated Sang Yoon Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director at T'way.\r\n \r\n“As we continue to grow our global footprint, building trusted relationships with airlines across all key markets is central to our efforts. The teams on both sides have worked together to build a strong partnership between our companies, executing on the potential deal opportunities that enable T’way to transition to the new-generation aircraft and to focus on the APAC regional routes,” concluded Chen.","title":"CDB Aviation Delivers Second Boeing 737-8 to T’Way","slug":"cdb-aviation-delivers-second-boeing-737-8-to-tway","date":"2026-04-14T12:42:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2750/cdb_aviation","name":"CDB Aviation","id":2750},"formatted_date":"14APR2026"},{"id":57259,"article":"DUBLIN, IRELAND – [14 April 2026] – Aergo Capital Ltd. (“Aergo”), a leading global aircraft lessor and servicer, today announced that Paul Sheridan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Paul will assume the role on 2nd June 2026.\r\n \r\nPaul is an accomplished industry leader with over 25 years of aviation and finance experience in leasing, asset management, banking, consultancy and airlines across Dublin, London and Hong Kong. Throughout his career, Paul has worked in a variety of areas, beginning with Aer Lingus before moving into banking and leasing where he worked on debt syndication, aircraft trading, structured finance and wider advisory support. Most recently, he led PwC Ireland’s aviation finance advisory practice and prior to that served as CEO and director of AMCK Aviation.\r\n \r\nIn his new role, Paul will be based in Dublin at Aergo’s global headquarters. He succeeds Eugene O'Reilly who has served in the role in an acting capacity since January 2026.\r\n \r\n\"We are delighted to appoint Paul as Chief Executive Officer to lead Aergo Capital into its next phase as a world-class aircraft lessor and servicer,\" said Greg Belonogoff, Principal, Aviation Leasing, AB CarVal. \"Paul's deep expertise in aviation finance and his proven leadership across multiple jurisdictions positions him exceptionally well to complement the existing leadership team in driving Aergo’s continued growth and success.”\r\n \r\nAergo is owned by funds managed by AB CarVal.\r\n \r\nPaul Sheridan commented, \"I am honoured to lead Aergo Capital at such an exciting time for the business. The company has long been recognised as a premier global aviation leasing platform, and I look forward to working with the rest of the leadership team to continue creating lasting value for our customers and investors.\"","title":"Aergo Capital Announces New CEO","slug":"aergo-capital-announces-new-ceo","date":"2026-04-14T11:35:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/702/aergo_capital","name":"Aergo Capital","id":702},"formatted_date":"14APR2026"},{"id":57258,"article":"SEATTLE– April 13, 2026, – CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its current customer China Southern Airlines Company Limited (“China Southern”).\r\n \r\nThe MAX aircraft’s arrival follows the receipt of a pair of Airbus A321-251NXs from the lessor’s orderbook in August 2025, increasing the number of aircraft on long-term lease to the carrier to three.\r\n \r\n“We’re thrilled to be deepening our collaboration with China Southern and appreciate the strong partnership with their team, as we continue to provide financing solutions to our partner airlines in the Greater China region,” said Michelle Wu, CDB Aviation Head of Commercial, Greater China. “The delivery of this latest generation aircraft will help reinforce the carrier’s growth strategy across key markets.”","title":"CDB Aviation Delivers One Boeing 737-8 to China Southern Airlines","slug":"cdb-aviation-delivers-one-boeing-737-8-to-china-southern-airlines","date":"2026-04-13T16:37:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2750/cdb_aviation","name":"CDB Aviation","id":2750},"formatted_date":"13APR2026"},{"id":57257,"article":"Key Financial Results\r\n- **Q1 Performance**: Delivered $14.2 billion in record revenue (+9.4% YoY), earnings of $0.64/share, pretax profit of $530 million, and $1.2 billion free cash flow\r\n- **Margin**: 4.6% operating margin despite significant fuel headwinds\r\n- **Fuel Impact**: Average fuel price $2.62/gallon in Q1, nearly $0.40 higher than expected; Q2 assumption ~$4.30/gallon (roughly double prior year)\r\n\r\nQ2 2026 Outlook\r\n- **Revenue**: Low-teens growth on flat capacity (down from planned growth)\r\n- **Fuel Recapture**: Expecting to recapture 40-50% of \u003e$2 billion fuel headwind\r\n- **Operating Margin**: 6-8% with pretax profit of ~$1 billion\r\n- **Capacity Strategy**: Reducing unprofitable flying (edge-of-day, red-eyes, off-peak) with downward bias until fuel situation improves\r\n\r\nDemand Strength\r\n- **Broad-Based Resilience**: Strong demand across corporate and leisure segments, all geographies\r\n- **Cash Sales**: Up double-digits in March, momentum continuing into April\r\n- **Corporate Recovery**: Double-digit growth across nearly all sectors; coastal markets (NY, LA, Boston, Seattle) particularly strong\r\n- **Premium Performance**: Mid-teens growth in premium and loyalty revenue; first positive main cabin unit revenue growth since late 2024\r\n- **AmEx Partnership**: 12% spend growth, $2+ billion in quarterly remuneration\r\n\r\nStrategic Positioning\r\n**Competitive Advantages**:\r\n- Investment-grade balance sheet at all three rating agencies\r\n- Adjusted net debt down 20% YoY to $13.5 billion (below 2019 levels)\r\n- Monroe refinery providing partial offset (~$300M benefit in Q2)\r\n- Best-in-class operational reliability (Cirium #1 in North America for 5th consecutive year)\r\n\r\n**Industry Consolidation Expectations**: CEO Bastian emphasized high fuel prices historically drive industry consolidation, noting many competitors haven't earned cost of capital in years. Expects structural industry reforms favoring Delta's position.\r\n\r\nOperational Initiatives\r\n- **Fleet Renewal**: 95 additional aircraft orders placed; newer aircraft feature ~50% premium seating vs 30% in retiring planes\r\n- **Premium Segmentation**: On track for further cabin segmentation by year-end\r\n- **Digital Innovation**: Partnership with Amazon LEO for next-gen satellite connectivity; Delta Sync platform approaching 110M customer logins\r\n- **MRO Business**: Revenue more than doubled to $380M in Q1; targeting $1.2B full-year (+50% YoY)\r\n\r\nChallenges\r\n- **Operational Resilience**: Acknowledged recovery issues from severe weather and pilot contract changes; working with union to improve\r\n- **Cost Pressures**: Non-fuel unit costs up 6% in Q1, expected similar in Q2 due to capacity reductions and crew-related costs\r\n\r\nManagement Perspective\r\nLeadership expressed confidence in Delta's structural advantages and ability to navigate volatility, emphasizing the premium customer base remains resilient to geopolitical and macro uncertainty, unlike previous cycles. The company views current high-fuel environment as ultimately reinforcing Delta's competitive position through industry rationalization.","title":"Delta Air Lines Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary","slug":"delta-air-lines-q1-2026-earnings-call-summary","date":"2026-04-10T18:21:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/399/delta_air_lines","name":"Delta Air Lines","id":399},"formatted_date":"10APR2026"},{"id":57256,"article":"Turkish Airlines has implemented changes in its executive management structure. In line with the airline’s corporate objectives, new appointments have resulted on the Board of Directors and the CEO position.\r\n\r\nProf. Murat Şeker, who has served for many years in critical roles such as finance, treasury, and investor relations positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the national flag carrier, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.\r\n\r\nProf. Murat Şeker, who earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Marmara University in 2000, received his Master’s Degree in Economics from Sabancı University and his PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota. Continuing his career with key roles in the international arena, Prof. Şeker participated in various operational projects and was responsible for the production of policy reports and academic studies on innovation, entrepreneurship, international trade, and growth in developing countries during his tenure as an Economist at the World Bank from 2008 to 2013.\r\n\r\nBetween 2013 and 2016, Prof. Şeker worked at Ziraat Bank as Senior Vice President of Financial Institutions and Investor Relations Department where he was responsible for international funding, managing the relationship with all financial institutions and investors. During this period, Prof. Şeker also served as Board Member of Ziraat Investment, Ziraat Private Pension and Ziraat Insurance subsidiaries.\r\n\r\nProf. Şeker was assigned as the Chief Financial Officer of Turkish Airlines in July 2016, where he was responsible from financing, treasury operations, accounting, procurement and investor relations. He has served as Member of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines from March 2021. He also serves as a Board Member of Turkish Technic and SunExpress.\r\n\r\nProf. Şeker has been a member of the Financial Advisory Council established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since 2024 and has served as its Chair since 2025. This council advises the IATA Board of Directors and all related bodies on policy issues related to financial sector services.\r\n\r\nBeing actively engaged in academic field, Prof. Şeker lectured as part-time instructor at Boğaziçi University from 2015 to 2018 and received Professorship title in December 2025.\r\n\r\nHe is married and has three children.\r\n\r\nAs part of this executive management change at Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Olmuştur, who has been responsible for the company’s strategic sales and marketing operations for many years as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Turkish Airlines.\r\n\r\nBorn in Istanbul in 1980, Ahmet Olmuştur completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Marmara University and received his MBA through an international program conducted in collaboration with Long Island University (New York), European Business School (London), and Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci (Paris).\r\n\r\nAhmet Olmuştur’s career journey began in 2000 as a part-time employee at Turkish Airlines Call Center. Building on his experience at one of the airline’s key contact points, he has achieved exemplary success, culminating in his rise to the executive management position at the national flag carrier.\r\n\r\nHaving begun his professional career with a part-time position at Turkish Airlines Call Center in 2000, he continued his career at the airline as a Flight Analyst in the Directorate of Revenue Management. In the following years, Mr. Olmuştur held various critical positions within the same department, including Manager of Global Distribution Systems, Manager of Revenue Management and Pricing, and Senior Vice President of Revenue Management.\r\n\r\nSince 2014, Ahmet Olmuştur served as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, and since 2024 he has led the company's commercial operations as Chief Commercial Officer.\r\n\r\nThroughout his career, Mr. Olmuştur has made significant contributions in many strategic areas at Turkish Airlines; including route network planning, revenue management and pricing strategies, sales and marketing operations, customer experience, and the Miles\u0026Smiles loyalty program. Simultaneously, he serves as a Board Member and Audit Committee Member of SunExpress, Board Member of Turkish Technic, and a member of the IATA Distribution Advisory Council.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, he actively participates in important institutions such as the Prof. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation for the History of Islamic Science, the Turkish Golf Federation, the Tourism Development and Education Foundation, and the Turkish National Olympic Committee.\r\n\r\nHe is married and has three children.\r\n\r\nTurkish Airlines, the airline that flies to the most countries in the world and the national flag carrier of Türkiye, aims to further strengthen its leading position in global aviation with its new management structure, strong human resources, sustainable growth vision, and passenger-focused service approach.\r\n\r\nAs Turkish Airlines, we wish Prof. Murat Şeker and Ahmet Olmuştur success in their new roles.","title":"Executive Management Changes at Turkish Airlines","slug":"executive-management-changes-at-turkish-airlines","date":"2026-04-10T17:59:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/398/turkish_airlines","name":"Turkish Airlines","id":398},"formatted_date":"10APR2026"},{"id":57255,"article":"Johannesburg, 10 April 2026 – Following a Board meeting, the Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, in her capacity as shareholder representative, together with the Board of South African Airways (SAA), has accepted the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, with effect from the end of April 2026.\r\n\r\nThe Minister and the Board extend their sincere appreciation to Professor Lamola for his dedicated and distinguished service to the national flag carrier. He has led SAA during a defining period in its history, having first joined the organisation in July 2021 as a Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the Board, before assuming the role of GCEO in May 2022.\r\n\r\nProfessor Lamola took on the leadership of SAA at a critical juncture, as the airline emerged from business rescue and navigated the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his stewardship, SAA implemented a disciplined and focused rebuilding strategy, restoring operations and re-establishing its position within a highly competitive global aviation market.\r\n\r\nSupported by a committed and resilient workforce, the airline expanded its fleet from five to 19 aircraft and grew its route network from six to 17 destinations. This included the reintroduction of key international routes such as São Paulo, Brazil, and Perth, Australia, alongside the strengthening of its domestic footprint.\r\n\r\n“Professor Lamola has played a pivotal role in rebuilding South African Airways and positioning it for sustained success. His leadership during a complex and demanding period has left a lasting and positive legacy on the organisation,” said the Chairperson of the Board, Ms Sedzani Mudau.\r\n\r\nThe Board has appointed Mr. Matshela Seshibe, the Chief Executive Officer of SAA’s subsidiary company, Air Chefs, as the Acting GCEO. The process to recruit the permanent GCEO will commence shortly.\r\n\r\nThe Board has also noted the recent resignation of three Board members for varying reasons. The Minister of Transport, as shareholder representative, has expressed confidence that the remaining 10 Board members possess the requisite expertise and experience to continue discharging their fiduciary duties effectively.\r\n\r\nThe Board and executive management remain firmly committed to ensuring leadership continuity and maintaining operational stability. Like many global airlines, SAA continues to contend with external pressures, including rising aviation fuel costs linked to geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which are impacting the broader industry.","title":"SAA announces resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof John Lamola","slug":"saa-announces-resignation-of-group-chief-executive-officer-prof-john-lamola","date":"2026-04-10T17:40:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/494/south_african_airways","name":"South African Airways","id":494},"formatted_date":"10APR2026"},{"id":57254,"article":"Corax has completed the acquisition of an additional aircraft, secured specifically to reinforce and expand its Airbus parts inventory. With this acquisition, Corax aims to strengthen Airbus A319 parts availability from its stock.\r\n\r\nAs the aircraft enters disassembly, a substantial volume of components will be introduced into stock, supporting immediate and future demand for parts and components.\r\n\r\nCorax’s priority is straightforward, as always: quality, dependable supply, and traceability. This acquisition allows Corax to extend its inventory and respond with wider reach and certainty to customer requirements.\r\n\r\nParts will be released progressively as they are processed and hit the shelves. Early inquiries are welcome.","title":"Corax Announces: Airbus A319 Acquired for Teardown","slug":"corax-announces-airbus-a319-acquired-for-teardown","date":"2026-04-10T11:12:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5387/corax.png","name":"Corax","id":5387},"formatted_date":"10APR2026"},{"id":57253,"article":"Werner Aero is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of an Airbus A320-200, (MSN) 3366, from AerCap.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft is scheduled for delivery to Greenwood–Leflore Airport, where it will undergo disassembly. This acquisition further strengthens Werner Aero’s commitment to expanding its high-quality inventory of aftermarket aircraft components to better support airline and MRO customers worldwide.\r\n\r\n“This addition reflects our continued focus on delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions to our global customer base,” said Tony Kondo CEO \u0026 President of Werner Aero. “We appreciate the collaboration with AerCap and look forward to maximizing the value of this asset.”\r\n\r\nThe teardown of MSN 3366 will provide a wide range of serviceable material to support operators of A320 family aircraft, reinforcing Werner Aero’s position as a trusted partner in the aviation aftermarket.","title":"Werner Aero Announces Acquisition of Airbus A320-200 (MSN 3366)","slug":"werner-aero-announces-acquisition-of-airbus-a320-200-msn-3366-","date":"2026-04-09T19:46:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1439/werner_aero_services","name":"Werner Aero","id":1439},"formatted_date":"09APR2026"},{"id":57252,"article":"Program to target global opportunities across key markets\r\n\r\nDubai, U.A.E., and New York, U.S.A., 9 April 2026 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”), a global aviation services corporation, and Blackstone Credit \u0026 Insurance (“BXCI”) today announced an agreement to partner to launch a new long-term global investment program that will be branded “Equator” and will invest in aircraft on lease to commercial airlines, with a target deployment of approximately US$1.6 billion annually.\r\n\r\nEquator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft on lease to leading airlines around the world. DAE will source the assets from third parties and DAE’s Aircraft Investor Services (“AIS”) group will manage the assets owned by Equator.\r\n\r\n“Blackstone’s scaled and flexible capital provides a strong foundation to grow our third-party fleet management franchise,” said Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE. He added, “Our fleet size, global customer and counterparty reach, and dedicated client support team makes DAE uniquely positioned to support Equator’s long-term success. We are excited to execute on these targets, marrying our expertise with BXCI’s investing prowess to build a meaningful portfolio of aircraft for Equator.”\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to expand our aviation capabilities alongside DAE, a leading aircraft lessor with deep technical expertise and longstanding relationships with airlines and OEMs,” said Aneek Mamik, Senior Managing Director and the Head of Financial Services for Asset Based Finance at BXCI. He continued, “This program underscores BXCI’s focus on deploying flexible capital into high-quality investments backed by hard assets.”\r\n\r\nBXCI expects to provide a full spectrum of capital to support the program, enabling flexible and dependable financing solutions across market cycles and investment opportunities. The BXCI investor group will include capital from funds managed by ITE Management, L.P., a strategic partner of BXCI.\r\n\r\nWith approximately 700 aircraft, including more than 100 aircraft valued at over US$4 billion under management as of December 31, 2025, DAE is one of the largest aircraft lessors globally. DAE acts as servicer in seventeen servicing and management agreements for institutional and financial investors, where DAE provides its aircraft management expertise.\r\n\r\nBXCI’s Infrastructure and Asset Based Credit Group manages over US$100 billion and has more than 90 investment professionals, as of December 31, 2025. The platform focuses on providing investment grade credit, non-investment grade credit, and structured investments across the real economy, including infrastructure, commercial finance, fund finance, consumer finance, and real estate lending.","title":"DAE and Blackstone Credit \u0026 Insurance Announce Multi-Billion Dollar Global Aviation Leasing Investment Program","slug":"dae-and-blackstone-credit-insurance-announce-multi-billion-dollar-global-aviation-leasing-investment-program","date":"2026-04-09T11:09:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/733/dae_dubai_aerospace_enterprise","name":"DAE Dubai Aerospace Enterprise","id":733},"formatted_date":"09APR2026"},{"id":57251,"article":"Executive Jet Support (EJS) is pleased to announce a significant step forward in the growth of our Airbus programme. We are enhancing our existing Airbus capabilities with the purchase of our first A340 teardown projects, following the acquisition of two Airbus A340‑600 aircraft (MSN 771 \u0026 MSN 846), from USC GmbH in Germany.\r\n\r\nThis strategic investment further strengthens our ability to serve operators, MROs and trading partners with a broader range of Airbus material. The A340‑600 is a robust long‑haul aircraft which, by adding to our platform, further expands our availability of high quality components across the Airbus product range.\r\n\r\nBoth aircraft are scheduled to enter disassembly in Bydgoszcz, Poland, where they will supply a wide inventory of rotables and structural components to support customers worldwide.\r\n\r\nThis milestone showcases the continued expansion of our Airbus capability and reflects EJS’s commitment to delivering reliable, responsive and trusted component solutions to the global aviation community.","title":"EJS Purchases 2× A340s","slug":"ejs-purchases-2-a340s","date":"2026-04-08T16:06:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4962/executive_jet_support","name":"EJS - Executive Jet Support","id":4962},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57250,"article":"EJS is pleased to share the acquisition of Embraer ERJ145 (MSN 145134) from Loganair, previously operating as G‑SAJH. The aircraft is being ferried to Airline Support Baltic in Riga, Latvia for disassembly.\r\n\r\nFollowing teardown, the engines, landing gear and other key components will be transferred to our Poland facility for processing and preparation for market distribution.\r\n\r\nThis purchase marks another step in expanding our ERJ portfolio and delivering even greater component availability to the market.\r\n","title":"EJS acquires one Embraer ERJ145 from Loganair","slug":"ejs-acquires-one-embraer-erj145-from-loganair","date":"2026-04-08T16:04:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4962/executive_jet_support","name":"EJS - Executive Jet Support","id":4962},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57249,"article":"Riga. The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it has appointed Seabury Securities LLC and Seabury Securities (UK) Ltd. (collectively “Seabury”) as its strategic and financial advisor. Seabury will support the execution of the company’s strategic priorities outlined during airBaltic’s investors’ call on March 11, 2026, as part of its previously communicated strategy.\r\n\r\nThe role of the advisor includes supporting airBaltic in navigating current market conditions, further developing its financial performance, and advancing its long-term development objectives. The cooperation will focus on three key areas – re-evaluating and recalibrating operations, improving financial performance, and strengthening the company’s capital structure.\r\n\r\nSeabury will be engaged across all these initiatives, with an initial focus on evaluating the company’s long-term business strategy and supporting a structured capital raise process.\r\n\r\nSeabury is a globally recognized aviation advisory firm with extensive experience supporting airlines on strategy, network development, and financial planning.","title":"airBaltic Appoints Seabury as Strategic Advisor","slug":"airbaltic-appoints-seabury-as-strategic-advisor","date":"2026-04-08T14:29:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/460/airbaltic","name":"airBaltic","id":460},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57248,"article":"World Star Aviation and BeYoke Capital have successfully arranged the sale and acquisition of one Airbus A330-300, currently on lease to Asiana Airlines, to a Japanese Operating Lease (“JOL”) investor. The debt financing for the transaction was provided by MUFG Bank, Ltd.\r\n\r\nMarc S. Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation, commented: “We are pleased to achieve a very successful transition of this A330-300 into the Japanese Operating Lease market in collaboration with BeYoke Capital. This transaction reflects continued depth of demand from JOL investors for high-quality aviation assets. We value our engagement with BeYoke Capital as JOL arranger and MUFG and look forward to pursuing further opportunities together.”\r\n\r\nRion Sato, CEO of BeYoke Capital, commented: “This is a milestone transaction for BeYoke. The successful closing demonstrates our capability to originate, arrange and execute complex aviation transactions. We are grateful to have completed this deal with a highly experienced and trusted global industry player such as World Star Aviation.”\r\n\r\nJune Raj, Managing Director, MUFG’s Head of Aviation for Asia Pacific, commented: “This transaction showcases MUFG’s ability to analyze, structure and close complex financing transactions  tailored for our clients. Coming on the back of our recent recognition as Global Aviation Bank of the Year*, the deal reaffirms the depth of our aviation franchise both globally and in Asia Pacific. It also reflects our commitment to growing our longstanding relationship with World Star Aviation, including through two successful ABS issuances and we are pleased to build on this first collaboration with BeYoke Capital for many more successful partnerships together.” ","title":"WSA and BeYoke Capital Complete A330-300 JOL Transaction with MUFG Financing","slug":"wsa-and-beyoke-capital-complete-a330-300-jol-transaction-with-mufg-financing","date":"2026-04-08T14:26:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/787/world_star_aviation","name":"World Star Aviation","id":787},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57247,"article":"MONTE is pleased to announce that it has completed the long-term lease of one DHC-6-400 aircraft alongside its partner, Lagavulin Asset Management Ltd, to Hevilift Aviation. The aircraft forms part of MONTE’s special missions portfolio, supporting mission-critical operations in remote and demanding environments.\r\n\r\nHevilift Aviation is a well-established operator in Papua New Guinea with extensive experience supporting operations in remote and challenging environments.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft will be deployed across Papua New Guinea to support logistics and transportation requirements associated with large-scale infrastructure and natural resource developments, where aviation plays a critical role in enabling access to remote locations and supporting project execution.\r\n\r\nThis transaction highlights the continued demand for robust, short take-off and landing aircraft such as the DHC-6-400, which are well suited to operating in difficult terrains and under demanding operating conditions, particularly within special mission and mission-critical applications.\r\n\r\nAs a specialist in regional and mission-critical aviation, MONTE continues to support operators globally through tailored leasing and capital solutions, enabling essential air connectivity and supporting critical infrastructure and industrial activity.","title":"MONTE Completes Long-Term Lease of DHC-6-400 Aircraft to Hevilift Aviation for Operations in Papua New Guinea","slug":"monte-completes-long-term-lease-of-dhc-6-400-aircraft-to-hevilift-aviation-for-operations-in-papua-new-guinea","date":"2026-04-08T14:19:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4891/monte_aircraft_leasing","name":"MONTE Aircraft Leasing","id":4891},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57246,"article":"“These in-demand components will boost our growing asset pool, supporting airline customers worldwide.” \r\n- Craig Skilton, VP Components\r\n\r\nThe Netherlands, April 08, 2026: APOC Aviation, a trading and leasing specialist for aircraft parts, engines and landing gear has purchased MSN 4533 from FTAI for teardown. Most recently operated by Jetstar Pacific Airlines, this 15-year-old A320-200 airframe will be dismantled at the Tarmac Aerosave Toulouse-Francazal facility in France, in May.\r\n\r\n“APOC is broadening its pool of mature, and newer assets designed to service a breadth of carriers from top-tier customers to those seeking parts for legacy equipment,” comments Craig Skilton, VP Components at APOC. “The new APOC exchange service will be launched this month with comprehensive stock from our recent A319 teardown activity in the UK and this new influx of in-demand components will further expand the inventory, following repair and re-certification.”\r\n\r\nAPOC’s primary customer base for components is aligned to the narrowbody sector, affirms Skilton, and market demand for USM remains buoyant. However, he also comments that the Company offers both widebody and narrowbody landing gear, as well as CFM56-3/5A/5B/7B and V2500-A5 engines, for exchange, lease, and parts services. \r\n\r\nThe deal with FTAI was co-ordinated by Karolis Jurkevičius, VP Landing Gear \u0026 Major Assets at APOC Aviation, who concludes, “We’re actively investing in and super-charging our disassembly programme. This is underpinned by solid financial support which is enabling us to make a step-change in our market offering. This exciting future is sustained by our growing team of experienced aviation specialists who are ready to embrace new challenges with energy, commitment and teamwork.”","title":"APOC Aviation acquires A320-200 for teardown","slug":"apoc-aviation-acquires-a320-200-for-teardown","date":"2026-04-08T13:59:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4311/apoc_aviation","name":"APOC Aviation","id":4311},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57245,"article":"NEW YORK \u0026 DUBLIN \u0026 TOKYO--Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo”) and Brookfield today announced that they have completed the previously announced acquisition of Air Lease Corporation (“Air Lease”) and have renamed the business Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (“Sumisho Air Lease”).\r\n\r\nThis transformational transaction improves the financial position of the business with long term support and aviation expertise from co-investors Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield.\r\n\r\nSumisho Air Lease’s strong foundation as an established aircraft lessor, supported by SMBC Aviation Capital’s industry‑leading capabilities as servicer, creates a platform with the scale and financial strength needed to meet the fast‑changing and increasingly complex requirements of airline customers. Sumisho Air Lease will also benefit from the deep expertise and long-standing commitment that both Sumitomo Corporation and SMBC Aviation Capital bring to the global aviation leasing sector.\r\n\r\nAs part of the overall transaction, Air Lease’s orderbook has now transferred to SMBC Aviation Capital, bringing SMBC Aviation Capital’s orderbook with Airbus and Boeing to c. 420 aircraft.\r\n\r\nSMBC Aviation Capital will be the servicer to the majority of Sumisho Air Lease’s portfolio of aircraft, bringing SMBC Aviation Capital’s Owned, Serviced and Committed aircraft to over 1700 across over 170 airline Customers.\r\n\r\nSumisho Air Lease will benefit from enhanced scale through access to a large-scale aviation platform and is well positioned to achieve its long-term strategic direction while continuing to be a leader in the global aviation leasing industry.\r\n\r\nTakao Kusaka, Group CEO, Transportation \u0026 Construction Systems Group of Sumitomo Corporation, said:\r\n\r\n“We are delighted to announce the completion of the acquisition of Air Lease Corporation together with our co-investors SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield. Reaching this important milestone is a testament to the strong alignment among the investor group and our shared long‑term vision for the business.\r\n\r\nAs a core participant in the aviation industry ecosystem, Sumisho Air Lease is highly complementary to our strategic direction and reinforces the Sumitomo Corporation Group’s commitment to the commercial aviation sector. This transaction further enhances the scale, quality and resilience of our aviation platform.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are confident that close collaboration between Sumisho Air Lease and the Sumitomo Corporation Group will unlock meaningful synergies and support the sustainable growth of our aviation portfolio”\r\n\r\nPeter Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of SMBC Aviation Capital, said:\r\n\r\n“This transaction creates one of the most competitive, well‑capitalised, and customer‑focused leasing platforms in the global aircraft leasing market. With Sumisho Air Lease’s modern, high-quality fleet, supported by SMBC Aviation Capital’s industry-leading capabilities, we are ideally positioned to transform the industry with innovative solutions for our airline partners and sustainable returns for investors.\r\n\r\nIn a supply constrained environment, SMBC Aviation Capital’s enhanced scale, financial strength and deep market insight will allow us to provide the new technology aircraft and the flexibility our customers need to achieve their growth ambitions. Backed by the long-term commitment and resources of our shareholders including our co-investor, Sumitomo Corporation, we look forward to unlocking new opportunities and driving innovation.”\r\n\r\nJamshid Ehsani, Partner, Apollo, said:\r\n\r\n“The completion of this transaction establishes a high-quality aviation platform with strong industry sponsorship from our partners, Sumitomo Corporation and SMBC Aviation Capital. Sumisho Air Lease’s new generation, in-demand fleet supported by Apollo’s flexible, long-term capital, positions the business to deliver innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of airline customers. This transaction also highlights Apollo’s established track record in aviation, led by our industry experts at Perseus Aviation, as well as our ability to provide scaled and creative capital solutions to support leading businesses in essential sectors of the global economy.”\r\n\r\nRyan Schwartz, Managing Director, Brookfield, said:\r\n\r\n“The closing of this transaction reflects Brookfield’s ability to deploy large-scale, flexible capital to support strategic partners in complex markets. Leveraging our credit expertise alongside Castlelake’s deep aviation experience, we delivered a tailored solution for Sumitomo Corporation and SMBC Aviation Capital that advances their strategic objectives and positions the business for long-term success.”\r\n\r\nNoriyuki Hiruta, CEO of Sumisho Air Lease, said:\r\n\r\n“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Sumisho Air Lease. As an established aircraft lessor with a modern, fuel‑efficient fleet and a strong investment‑grade profile, we are ideally placed to meet the evolving needs of airlines and investors in a rapidly changing market. With the backing of Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield, we have the scale, financial strength and industry expertise to deliver long‑term value while building trusted partnerships with our customers around the world.”\r\n\r\nThe transaction was originally announced in September 2025, with Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield agreeing to acquire Air Lease for total valuation of approximately $7.4 billion, or approximately $28.2 billion including debt obligations to be assumed or refinanced net of cash.","title":"Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield Complete the Acquisition of Air Lease Corporation","slug":"sumitomo-corporation-smbc-aviation-capital-apollo-and-brookfield-complete-the-acquisition-of-air-lease-corporation","date":"2026-04-08T13:21:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/3591/smbc_aviation_capital","name":"SMBC Aviation Capital","id":3591},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57244,"article":"FAA approval marks major milestone in Mammoth’s widebody freighter conversion program\r\n\r\nFORT WORTH, Texas--Mammoth Freighters LLC today announced it has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 777-200LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter), marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion of next-generation widebody freighter solutions.\r\n\r\nFAA certification validates the aircraft’s design, engineering, and performance, clearing the 777-200LRMF for commercial service. The platform delivers a compelling combination of long-range capability, payload efficiency, and operational reliability, positioning it as a highly versatile solution for global cargo networks.\r\n\r\n“This certification reflects years of disciplined engineering, close collaboration with the FAA, and the dedication of our entire team and partners,” said Bill Tarpley, Chief Executive Officer of Mammoth Freighters. “Approval of the 777-200LRMF underscores the strength of our technical approach and our ability to deliver a high-performance freighter that meets the evolving demands of cargo operators worldwide.”\r\n\r\n“As the launch customer for the 777-200LRMF, this milestone marks an important moment for both Mammoth Freighters and Jetran,” said Jordan Jaffe, CEO, Jetran. “From the outset, we have had strong confidence in the Mammoth engineering team and their vision for the program. The aircraft’s quality and technical execution have met our high expectations and reflect the strength of the underlying design. We believe the Mammoth conversion will be a competitive and compelling option in the long-haul freighter market and will deliver solid value for Jetran’s customers including DHL, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.”\r\n\r\n“The FAA’s approval of the 777-200LRMF underscores the success of the company we began building five years ago and validates Mammoth Freighters’ world-class engineering and disciplined capital investment,” added Drew McKnight, Co-CEO and Managing Partner at Fortress Investment Group. “This certification is a great example of private industry collaborating with the FAA to strengthen American aviation and build a great American company. With a fully integrated U.S.-based production platform, Mammoth Freighters is built to meet sustained global demand for freight aircraft in the decades ahead. We’re proud of the Mammoth Freighters team and look forward to supporting their continued success.”\r\n\r\nThe 777-200LRMF program builds on the proven Boeing 777 platform and incorporates Mammoth’s proprietary conversion design. Key features include the largest main-deck cargo door in its class, a reinforced floor structure, and an advanced, flexible cargo handling system. Combined with its long-range performance and fuel efficiency, the aircraft is optimized for both long-haul and regional freight operations.\r\n\r\nWith certification complete, Mammoth is positioned to begin aircraft deliveries and entry into service, further strengthening its growing portfolio of passenger-to-freighter (P2F) solutions. The company continues to make progress on its 777-300ERMF program and expects FAA certification of that variant later this year.","title":"Mammoth Freighters Receives FAA Certification for 777-200LRMF Freighter","slug":"mammoth-freighters-receives-faa-certification-for-777-200lrmf-freighter","date":"2026-04-08T13:10:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4812/mammoth_freighters","name":"Mammoth Freighters","id":4812},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57243,"article":"Azorra has delivered one ATR 72-600 aircraft (MSN 1553) to Air Moana, a domestic airline based in Tahiti, French Polynesia, marking a new airline partnership for Azorra as it continues to expand its customer base in Oceania.\r\n\r\nThe delivery brings Air Moana’s total fleet to three ATR 72-600 aircraft, supporting essential services to destinations such as Bora Bora, Moorea and Huahine, and advancing the airline’s mission to increase capacity in the inter-island air transport market.\r\n\r\nSangeeta Rughooputh, Vice President – Marketing, Azorra, says: “We are proud to welcome Air Moana as a new Azorra customer. This delivery will help strengthen critical air links across French Polynesia and marks our continued expansion in the Pacific region. At Azorra, we remain committed to supporting our airline partners with dependable fleet solutions across a range of aircraft types, tailored to their unique operational needs.\r\n\r\n“Equipped with modern avionics, including a glass cockpit, the ATR 72-600 is optimised for short-haul routes and operations on short runways, making it well-suited for island networks such as Air Moana’s. Its efficiency, versatility and proven reliability make it a great choice for carriers across the Pacific and beyond.”\r\n\r\nRaitini Rey, VP Operations of Air Moana, says: “This aircraft is a strategic addition to our growing fleet and a key milestone for Air Moana, enabling us to better serve communities across our islands with greater reliability and efficiency. The ATR 72-600 is ideally suited to our network, and we thank Azorra for their partnership as we continue to expend operations across French Polynesia.”","title":"Azorra Delivers ATR 72-600 To Air Moana","slug":"azorra-delivers-atr-72-600-to-air-moana","date":"2026-04-08T11:46:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4627/azorra_aviation","name":"Azorra Aviation","id":4627},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57242,"article":"This Dreamliner is now flying under the Austrian registration OE-LPG\r\nThe aircraft is scheduled to enter regular service for Austrian Airlines starting in June\r\n\r\nCOO Stefan-Kenan Scheib: “We are continuing the fleet renewal on Austrian Airlines’ long-haul routes and are pleased to welcome a total of nine additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to join the three already in service by 2028. This will modernize the Austrian long-haul fleet and offer our passengers an excellent flight experience in an efficient aircraft.”\r\n \r\nAustrian Airlines has welcomed its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its long-haul fleet. “We are continuing the fleet renewal on Austrian Airlines’ long-haul routes and are pleased to welcome a total of nine additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to join the three already in service by 2028. This will modernize the Austrian long-haul fleet and offer our passengers an excellent flight experience in an efficient aircraft”, emphasizes Austrian Airlines COO Stefan-Kenan Scheib.\r\n\r\nAustrian has taken over the Dreamliner from Lufthansa, where the aircraft previously flew under the German registration D-ABPE. The aircraft was transferred directly from Germany to Taipei, where Lufthansa’s aircraft acceptance, Austrian registration and certification, as well as all modifications and work on the cabin, will be carried out.\r\n\r\nNaturally, the exterior will follow suit: From Taipei, the Dreamliner will fly directly to Teruel, Spain, where it will be painted in the Austrian Airlines livery. The aircraft is expected to arrive in Vienna at the end of May, sporting the characteristic red-white-red tail fin. As things stand, the aircraft will enter scheduled service for Austrian Airlines on 1 June with the registration OE-LPG. The aircraft will be equipped with Panasonic’s in-flight internet system. The entire Dreamliner fleet will be gradually outfitted with Starlink technology over the next few years.\r\n\r\nThe rollover of Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet began in 2024. Since then, two Dreamliners – with the registration numbers OE-LPL and OE-LPM – have already been flying for the Austrian hub carrier. Starting in June, all three Dreamliners will initially operate on routes to New York (JFK and EWR) and Chicago (ORD). By the end of the 2028/2029 winter schedule, Austrian’s long-haul fleet will consist exclusively of 787-9 Dreamliners and comprise 12 aircraft. \r\n\r\nThe introduction of the additional Dreamliners is accompanied by the phasing out of Austrian’s older long-haul aircraft. Currently, three Boeing 767s and six Boeing 777s are still in service on long-haul routes for Austrian. The phasing out of the three 767s will begin later this year.\r\n\r\nRollover also applies to the short- and medium-haul fleet\r\n\r\nA major fleet renewal is currently underway not only in the long-haul fleet, but also in the short- and medium fleet: Here, Austrian Airlines will replace 17 Embraer aircraft with six additional, brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft, each with 180 seats. The first of these six aircraft is expected in summer 2026. With the addition of these six aircraft, the Austrian carrier’s Airbus fleet will grow to 46 aircraft. As things stand, the phasing out of the Embraer 195 will be completed by the end of 2028. The next Embraer aircraft is expected to leave Austrian in May 2026. \r\n\r\nIn short, Austrian Airlines is modernizing and harmonizing its entire fleet. The five current fleets – Embraer, Airbus, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787-9 – will be consolidated into two state-of-the-art fleets: the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. ","title":"Austrian Airlines adds a third Dreamliner to its fleet","slug":"austrian-airlines-adds-a-third-dreamliner-to-its-fleet","date":"2026-04-08T11:04:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/140/austrian_airlines","name":"Austrian Airlines","id":140},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57241,"article":"\r\nThe Latvian airline airBaltic at the end of last week, has welcomed its newest Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-BTF, in Riga, Latvia. This is the fourth aircraft delivered to the airline in 2026.\r\n \r\nThe newest jet strengthens airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 fleet, which operates across the airline’s route network, connecting passengers to a wide range of destinations. The aircraft is also used in cooperation with partners in other European markets through ACMI services. This flexible approach allows airBaltic to adjust capacity as needed and make efficient use of its fleet throughout the year, taking seasonal demand into account.\r\n \r\nSince the introduction of Airbus A220-300 into its fleet in 2016, airBaltic has carried approximately 24.4 million passengers on the A220-300, operated nearly 253 000 flights, and logged around 559 000 flight hours, demonstrating the suitability of this aircraft type for both shorter and longer routes.\r\n \r\nThe Airbus A220-300 aircraft offer improved passenger comfort features, including wider seats, larger windows, and increased overhead baggage space. At the same time, the aircraft feature a significantly lower noise level and reduced CO₂ and NOx emissions compared to previous generation aircraft, reinforcing their efficiency and environmental performance.\r\n \r\nIn 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on board. Currently, more than a half of the fleet is equipped with this technology, allowing passengers to remain connected from boarding to landing throughout their journey.\r\n \r\nOver the past 30 years, airBaltic has evolved into a globally respected carrier. Now the airline is connecting the Baltic States to 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region, providing essential infrastructure and global connectivity for the region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company's homepage at www.airbaltic.com","title":"airBaltic Receives Its Fourth Airbus A220-300 Delivery of 2026","slug":"airbaltic-receives-its-fourth-airbus-a220-300-delivery-of-2026","date":"2026-04-08T10:52:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/460/airbaltic","name":"airBaltic","id":460},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57240,"article":"BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to purchase and leaseback three Airbus A321XLR aircraft to new customer SKY Airline (“SKY”) on long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by Pratt \u0026 Whitney GTF engines, with delivery scheduled for 2026 and 2027. \r\n\r\n“We are very pleased to welcome SKY as a new customer for BOC Aviation as it continues to build its fleet of latest generation, most fuel-efficient aircraft,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “The Airbus A321XLR is a great example of this, and these aircraft mark the first of this model currently scheduled for delivery into our fleet.”\r\n\r\n“We are proud to partner with BOC Aviation in this agreement, which supports SKY’s continued growth and our commitment to operating one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the region. The addition of the Airbus A321XLR will allow us to further expand our network, offering more direct and affordable travel options while maintaining our focus on efficiency, sustainability, and a high-quality customer experience”, added Daniel Belaunde, CEO of SKY Airline.","title":"BOC Aviation Signs Lease Agreement With Sky Airline For Three Airbus A321XLR Aircraft","slug":"boc-aviation-signs-lease-agreement-with-sky-airline-for-three-airbus-a321xlr-aircraft","date":"2026-04-08T10:50:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/729/boc_aviation","name":"BOC Aviation","id":729},"formatted_date":"08APR2026"},{"id":57239,"article":"Setna iO is proud to announce the successful amendment and expansion of our commercial credit facility, increasing borrowing capacity to $550 million.\r\n\r\nThis milestone reflects the strength of our business today: strong earnings, low leverage, and a platform built to continue scaling globally. It also reinforces the confidence our banking partners have in our long-term strategy, operating model, and ability to execute at a high level.\r\n\r\nWith the continued support of six top-tier commercial banks, we are well positioned to keep investing in the growth of Setnix, Setnix UK, PartsLab, Zulu, and LGT, while further expanding our global parts trading and MRO capabili­ties. We are excited that J\u0026C Aero will soon be joining Setna, further strength­en­ing our global reach and diversity of capabilities.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building, we remain focused on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and serving our customers and partners with the speed, quality, value, and consistency they have relied on for the past 10 years.\r\n\r\nI could not be more proud of what our dedicated team members have accomplished over the previous decade. What started as a vision has grown into a global platform at scale. We know we are still in the early innings of what Setna can become, and our ambition is clear: we will to continue building Setna into a global leader in our space.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful to our banking group, our partners, and most importantly our people, whose hard work and commitment make this progress possible every day.\r\n\r\nIn Stock, Ready to Go™\r\nDavid Chaimovitz, CEO","title":"Setna iO Expands Credit Facility to $550 Million","slug":"setna-io-expands-credit-facility-to-550-million","date":"2026-04-07T14:01:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5019/setna.png","name":"Setna","id":5019},"formatted_date":"07APR2026"},{"id":57238,"article":"GetJet has secured $31 million in external financing from London-based volofin Capital Management Ltd. The capital injection accelerates the GetJet Group Growth Strategy 2026, focused on fleet expansion and the scaling of aviation asset management capabilities.\r\n\r\nThe funding facilitates the acquisition of up to five additional narrow-body aircraft, scheduled to integrate into the fleet by Q2 2026. This expansion directly addresses a robust client pipeline and surging demand for ACMI services.\r\n\r\n\"This financing reflects the confidence leading finance partners have in our operational performance,\" said Darius Viltrakis, CEO of GetJet Group. \"We are scaling to meet the immediate needs of our airline partners, ensuring we have the capacity ready as demand accelerates.\"\r\n\r\nAdam Kubas, Director at volofin Capital Management, commented: “We are very pleased to be working with the GetJet team on its fleet financing. We look forward to continuing to work closely together on future opportunities by providing tailored asset-based financing.”\r\n\r\nGetJet Airlines recently announced new contracts with Eurowings and Etihad Airways and continues to operate for airlines including Air Senegal and Wizz Air. During the previous summer season, the carrier also supported national airlines such as Royal Air Jordanian and TAP Portugal.\r\n\r\nThe financing will also support the development of the Group’s aviation asset management and component trading segment through its affiliated company, Airhub Aviation. The company is a leading aircraft transition and end-of-life asset manager in Northern and Central Europe, managing an aviation asset portfolio valued at €200 million and operating an MRO hangar at Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ), Lithuania.","title":"GetJet Secures $31M Financing from volofin to Expand Fleet and Asset Management Operations","slug":"getjet-secures-31m-financing-from-volofin-to-expand-fleet-and-asset-management-operations","date":"2026-04-07T11:51:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4505/getjet_airlines","name":"GetJet Airlines","id":4505},"formatted_date":"07APR2026"},{"id":57237,"article":"Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has acquired an additional 50% equity interest in DASI, LLC (hereinafter, “DASI”), a global leader in commercial aviation inventory solutions with a strong surplus aircraft(*1) parts capability, through its wholly owned U.S. aviation aftermarket and asset trading holding company, Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, thereby making DASI a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni (hereinafter, the “Transaction”).\r\n\r\nGlobal demand for aircraft maintenance is expanding, driven by growth in air passenger and cargo traffic, increases in the number of aircraft in operation, and the prolonged operation of older-generation aircraft resulting from supply chain disruptions and delivery constraints for new aircraft. Against this backdrop, global aircraft maintenance-related spending is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 3.3%, reaching approximately USD 215 billion by 2035. In line with this trend, the demand for aviation aftermarket parts is also expected to expand to approximately USD 23.5 billion by 2035, representing an approximately 1.5 times increase compared to 2024 levels.\r\n\r\nDASI is a leading distributor of aviation aftermarket parts, procuring and selling approximately 2.5 million SKUs(*2) of factory-new and surplus parts—including expendable and rotable(*3) parts—to more than 3,500 customers worldwide. Leveraging its accumulated sales transaction data, DASI has sophisticated pricing capabilities, offers a wide range of services to support suppliers in monetizing surplus inventory, and operates a highly efficient and reliable platform integrating proprietary warehouses, an online marketplace, and core operating systems. These strengths enable DASI to provide an extensive product lineup and rapid delivery to meet diverse customer needs in the global aviation aftermarket.\r\n\r\nIn its Mid-Term Management Strategy GC2027, Marubeni positions “Strategic Platform Businesses” characterized by growth potential, high value-added services, and scalability as key drivers of future growth. Within this framework, the aviation aftermarket and asset trading business is designated as a core strategic platform, together with Magellan Aviation Group LLLP (hereinafter, “Magellan”), a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary specializing in the acquisition, teardown, and distribution of used serviceable materials derived from retired aircraft and engines.\r\n\r\nThrough the Transaction, Marubeni will further pursue synergies between Magellan and DASI by combining Magellan’s strengths in used serviceable materials with DASI’s extensive lineup of factory-new and surplus parts. By doing so, Marubeni aims to enhance and expand its business platform in the aviation aftermarket asset trading domain.\r\n\r\nMarubeni remains committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of the aviation industry by supporting the stable supply of aircraft parts and the development of an efficient procurement environment, while continuously striving to enhance corporate value.\r\n\r\n(*1) Aircraft parts, either factory-new or used, that are surplus inventory held by aircraft manufacturers, airlines, or other aviation operators\r\n(*2) Stock keeping units\r\n(*3) Parts that can be reused after undergoing repair and recertification\r\n\r\nDASI Overview\t \r\nCompany Name:\tDASI,LLC\r\nLocation:\tMiami, Florida, U.S.A.\r\nEstablished:\t1993\r\nRepresentative:\tJohn Dziuba\r\nMain Business:\tA leading global provider of aviation aftermarket inventory solutions, etc.\r\nWebsite:\thttps://www.dasi.com/\r\n","title":"DASI, LLC Becomes Wholly Owned Subsidiary after Marubeni Acquires Remaining Equity Stake: Expansion of Aviation Aftermarket and Asset Trading Strategic Business Platform","slug":"dasi-llc-becomes-wholly-owned-subsidiary-after-marubeni-acquires-remaining-equity-stake-expansion-of-aviation-aftermarket-and-asset-trading-strategic-business-platform","date":"2026-04-03T14:28:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2090/marubeni","name":"Marubeni","id":2090},"formatted_date":"03APR2026"},{"id":57236,"article":"MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 2, 2026 – Cargojet Inc. (TSX: CJT) (“Cargojet” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest its minority investment in 21 Air LLC, a Miami-based air cargo operator.\r\n\r\n“This decision strengthens our focus on our robust domestic network, ACMI and charter operations, while allowing us to deploy capital in areas aligned with Cargojet’s core strengths,” said Pauline Dhillon, Chief Executive Officer.\r\n\r\nOriginally acquired in 2021, the investment in 21 Air provided valuable collaboration and insight into the U.S. cargo market. As Cargojet continues to execute on its strategic priorities, the Company is streamlining its efforts toward areas where it has a clear strategic advantage.\r\n\r\nFollowing Cargojet’s divestment of its minority investment in 21 Air, Cargojet and 21 Air will continue to collaborate on select commercial opportunities to support customers in the growing air cargo market.","title":"Cargojet Exits 21 Air Investment to Strengthen Focus on Key Operations","slug":"cargojet-exits-21-air-investment-to-strengthen-focus-on-key-operations","date":"2026-04-03T11:16:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1120/cargojet","name":"Cargojet","id":1120},"formatted_date":"03APR2026"},{"id":57235,"article":"Newly established Korean carrier strengthens partnership with ATR  to support sustainable, essential air services across the region \r\n\r\nSeoul, 3 April 2026 – ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced that SUM Air, Korea’s newest regional airline, has placed an order for four brand‑new ATR 72‑600 aircraft, along with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed on the occasion of the France–Korea bilateral economic forum held in Seoul, attended by the French President, marking a significant milestone for the airline, which began its commercial operations in March 2026 with a new leased ATR 72-600 from Avation. \r\n\r\nFounded in 2022, SUM Air aims to reconnect Korea’s most underserved regions – including future island airports and short-haul routes to neighbouring countries like Japan and China – with reliable, responsible and affordable air mobility. The airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on 10 March 2026, following more than three years of preparation, personnel training, safety validation and aircraft integration. \r\n\r\nThis new order represents the next step in SUM Air’s long-term vision, ensuring the airline can gradually expand its domestic and international network while supporting Korea’s ambition to enhance regional mobility. \r\n\r\nYongduck Choi, Chief Executive Officer of SUM Air, said: “Sum Air, a regional air mobility airline, aims to strengthen regional connectivity across Korea and serve as a key part of the aviation infrastructure supporting regional revitalization through its partnership with ATR, a world-leading manufacturer of regional aircraft. Starting with the Gimpo–Sacheon route, we will build a spoke network linking inland and island airports. The aircraft acquired through this agreement will be deployed to operate routes to island airports such as Ulleungdo, Baengnyeongdo, and Heuksando. The ATR 72-600, optimized for short-haul operations, will play a pivotal role in enabling Sum Air to deliver air services that connect islands and regions across Korea.” \r\n\r\nNathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, added: “The ATR 72‑600 is designed exactly for the type of regional connectivity SUM Air aims to develop. Its short‑runway performance will allow SUM Air to access island airports where jets cannot operate, and its fuel efficiency and cost effectiveness make routes viable that would otherwise not be sustainable. With this aircraft, SUM Air can reliably serve communities across Korea, from east to west and from the mainland to future island airports, while keeping operations economical and environmentally responsible.” \r\n\r\nATR has long identified Korea as a market with significant untapped potential for regional aviation, forecasting a fleet of 25–30 ATR 72 aircraft in the country within the coming years. SUM Air’s decision reinforces this outlook and reflects growing confidence in ATR’s state-of-the-art turboprop technology as the right solution for Korea’s geography and route structure. ","title":"SUM Air Orders Up to Eight ATR 72-600s","slug":"sum-air-orders-up-to-eight-atr-72-600s","date":"2026-04-03T11:09:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/640/atr","name":"ATR","id":640},"formatted_date":"03APR2026"},{"id":57234,"article":"Azorra is today announcing the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”), strengthening its engine leasing platform and long-standing relationship with DAE.\r\n\r\nThe CF34-10E engines, which power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft, will be integrated into Azorra’s existing engine portfolio and leased to airline customers globally.\r\n\r\nShahin Mehrabanzad, Vice President – Engine Programs and Support Solutions, says: “Our latest engine portfolio acquisition with DAE underscores the strength of our relationship and focus on attractive, high-demand engine assets.\r\n\r\n“In today’s environment, where maintenance delays and shop visit timelines remain a challenge, access to available engines and green time is critical. These engines provide immediate, practical support for fleet reactivation and operations. It’s a clear example of how we identify market opportunities and deliver practical solutions for our customers, and we’d like to thank DAE for their continued collaboration.”\r\n\r\nThis acquisition follows a separate purchase agreement for Azorra to acquire 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft and two General Electric CF-34 engines from DAE in May 2025.\r\n\r\nAs of April 2026, Azorra’s portfolio of owned, managed and committed aircraft and engines exceeds 300 assets.","title":"Azorra Acquires Nine GE CF34-10E Engines From Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)","slug":"azorra-acquires-nine-ge-cf34-10e-engines-from-dubai-aerospace-enterprise-dae-","date":"2026-04-02T16:28:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4627/azorra_aviation","name":"Azorra Aviation","id":4627},"formatted_date":"02APR2026"},{"id":57233,"article":"Clover Aviation Capital and Wizz Air announced the successful completion of a sale and leaseback transaction for multiple new PW1133GA-JM engines on 31 March 2026. The engines form part of a larger package transaction acquired by Clover and will be placed on long-term lease with Wizz Air.\r\n\r\n“We are delighted to partner with Wizz Air on this transaction and to further expand our engine financing portfolio,” commented Mattéo Jiang, Chief Marketing Officer of Clover Aviation Capital. “This investment reflects Clover’s ability to structure attractive financing solutions for leading airlines. We would like to thank all parties involved for their hard work and collaboration in bringing this transaction to completion.”\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to work with Clover Aviation Capital on the financing of these PW1133GA-JM engines,” said Julia Brix, Supply Chain Officer of Wizz Air. “These new, fuel-efficient engines support our ongoing fleet growth and reinforce our commitment to operating one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in the industry.”\r\n","title":"Clover Aviation Capital and Wizz Air Announce Sale and Leaseback Transaction for PW1133GA-JM Engines","slug":"clover-aviation-capital-and-wizz-air-announce-sale-and-leaseback-transaction-for-pw1133ga-jm-engines","date":"2026-04-02T14:23:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4823/clover_aviation_capital","name":"Clover Aviation Capital","id":4823},"formatted_date":"02APR2026"},{"id":57232,"article":"Air France-KLM today completed a new step in the privatization process of TAP Air Portugal, with the submission of a non-binding offer (NBO).\r\n\r\nBenjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM Group said: “We value what TAP has built over the last 81 years: a strong Lisbon hub, a strong brand, and a unique value proposition that provides connectivity and pride to millions of Portuguese people. We firmly believe that the next chapter of the airline’s history should be written as part of the Air France-KLM Group, building on this legacy and taking TAP to the next level. TAP is a natural fit within Air France-KLM’s multi-hub strategy, and our ambition is to strengthen the operations at Lisbon while developing connectivity in other cities across the country including Porto. We look forward to the next steps of the privatization process.”\r\n\r\nThanks to its ideal geographical position, Lisbon would become the Group’s unique Southern European hub, offering extensive connectivity notably to the Americas - including Brazil, a key market for both TAP and Air France-KLM, as well as Africa.\r\n\r\nTAP would benefit from its integration into a worldwide commercial organization, covering Air France, KLM and Transavia, as well as close engagement with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM’s partners within the transatlantic Joint Venture. This would help TAP achieve its vision of “embracing the world”. As TAP and Air France-KLM operate largely complementary networks, Portugal as a whole would enjoy increased air connectivity.\r\n\r\nAir France-KLM’s unique approach to consolidation prioritizes cooperation within a clear framework designed to maximize economic and operational synergies. This model would enable TAP to fully benefit from a smooth integration into a larger, robust group, with economies of scale and a global reach, strengthening its competitiveness. Such cooperation would extend to all areas of business and would include a focus on decarbonization – a key strategic priority for Air France-KLM.\r\n\r\nAir France-KLM has a strong track record in nurturing and growing historic brands and aims to allow the airline to stay true to its Portuguese heritage while leveraging that distinctive identity on the global stage. This would reinforce TAP’s sustainable growth and regional development, while also safeguarding the connectivity for Portuguese diaspora, in line with the requirements set forth by the Portuguese government.\r\n\r\nAir France-KLM also has extensive experience working alongside State shareholders and views such partnerships as a testament of aviation’s strategic importance for a nation.\r\n\r\nThe NBO was submitted to Parpública on April 2, 2026. It confirms the Group’s unaltered, strong and continued interest in TAP.\r\n","title":"Air France-KLM submits a non-binding offer for the acquisition of a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal","slug":"air-france-klm-submits-a-non-binding-offer-for-the-acquisition-of-a-minority-stake-in-tap-air-portugal","date":"2026-04-02T11:50:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/795/air_france_klm.png","name":"Air France KLM","id":795},"formatted_date":"02APR2026"},{"id":57231,"article":"**Date:** March 31, 2026\r\n\r\n**Company Overview**\r\nAbra Group is Latin America's second-largest airline group, formed by consolidating Avianca (#1 in Colombia, Ecuador, Central America), GOL (#2 in Brazil), and Wamos (European ACMI). The group operates 300+ aircraft, 375 routes, serves 70M+ passengers annually with 30,000 employees, and has agreed in principle to acquire SKY (Peru/Chile).\r\n\r\n**Key 2025 Achievements**\r\n\r\n**Financial Performance:**\r\n- Pro forma adjusted EBITDAR: $2.7B (+26% YoY) at 27.4% margin (+300 bps)\r\n- Q4 EBITDAR margin: 30.6%\r\n- Liquidity: $2.5B (25% of LTM revenue)\r\n- Net debt to EBITDAR: 3.3x (down from 5.0x)\r\n- Revenue: $9.7B (+11%)\r\n\r\n**Operational Highlights:**\r\n- GOL successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2025\r\n- Cumulative synergies: $180M+ \r\n- Schedule completion: 98.3% (Avianca), 99.2% (GOL)\r\n- Loyalty program: 46M members (+34% premium customers)\r\n- Cargo revenue: $1.6B\r\n\r\n**Fleet \u0026 Network:**\r\n- Added 7 A330-900s for international expansion\r\n- Avianca: 13 new international routes, 160+ total routes\r\n- GOL: Capacity growth focused on Rio and Salvador hubs\r\n- Both airlines ranked among world's best for on-time performance\r\n\r\n**Individual Carrier Performance**\r\n\r\n**Avianca:**\r\n- EBITDAR: $1.5B (+21%) at 26.5% margin\r\n- Liquidity: $1.4B (24% of revenue)\r\n- Net leverage: 2.7x (down from 3.3x)\r\n- Refinanced $1.75B debt, extending maturities to 2030-2031\r\n- Completed Business Class rollout across network\r\n- Lifemiles: 16M members (+14%)\r\n\r\n**GOL:**\r\n- EBITDAR: $1.2B (+32%) at 30%+ margin\r\n- Liquidity: $1B (25% of revenue)\r\n- Net leverage: 3.0x\r\n- #1 in Brazil for on-time performance (2nd consecutive year)\r\n- GOLLOG: 9 cargo aircraft, strong e-commerce demand\r\n- Launched Rio-JFK service\r\n\r\n**Fuel Crisis Response (Primary Focus)**\r\n\r\n**Current Situation:**\r\n- Spot jet fuel: ~$4/gallon\r\n- Brazil (Petrobras): BRL 6.85/liter (~$4.90/gallon for April, +55% vs March)\r\n- Impact: $70M monthly cost per $1 fuel price increase\r\n- Required fare increase: ~10% per $1 fuel increase\r\n\r\n**Hedging Strategy:**\r\n- 50% of fuel hedged March-May at $2.45/gallon (zero-cost collar)\r\n- Additional 14% hedged through August at higher strike prices\r\n- Hedges placed just before war started\r\n\r\n**Pricing Response:**\r\n- **Brazil (GOL):** Fares up ~30% (near full pass-through)\r\n- **Avianca:** Fares up ~10% (targeting mid-20s increase)\r\n- Challenges: European carriers largely hedged; US carriers slower to raise prices\r\n\r\n**Demand Outlook:**\r\n- Near-term bookings holding strong (especially business travel)\r\n- Long-term bookings (summer season) showing weakness\r\n- Considering \"low single-digit\" tactical capacity cuts in Brazil\r\n- No wholesale capacity reductions planned yet\r\n- Monitoring elasticity closely; 30% fare increase equals 2019 real pricing\r\n\r\n**Management Assessment:** Cautiously optimistic about summer demand; greater concern about potential economic slowdown (income elasticity) than price elasticity. Effective fuel pass-through combined with hedges positions company well for 2026, though geopolitical uncertainty remains.","title":"Abra Group's Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary","slug":"abra-groups-q4-2025-earnings-call-summary","date":"2026-04-01T18:41:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4885/abra_group","name":"Abra Group","id":4885},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57230,"article":"PT Danantara Investment Management (DIM), SMBC Aviation Capital, and Mandiri Investment Management announced a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund, Indonesia's first aviation leasing investment platform with an initial portfolio of approximately USD800 million. \r\n\r\nDanantara Chief Investment Officer Pandu Sjahrir said this partnership is an important step in Indonesia's participation in the global aviation financing ecosystem. \"By becoming a key partner in this initiative alongside SMBC Aviation Capital and Mandiri Investment Management, Danantara is investing in a world-class platform that delivers optimal returns while building strategic capabilities for Indonesia,\" \r\n\r\nSMBC Aviation Capital Chief Commercial Officer Barry Flannery said he was very pleased to establish this strategic partnership, which will help advance the aviation ecosystem in Indonesia and abroad. \"Through close collaboration with Mandiri and Danantara, we look forward to supporting long-term growth, innovation, and collaboration across the sector,\" \r\n\r\nMandiri Investment Management Chief Executive Officer Baskoro Adi said this partnership reflects a commitment to developing innovative investment solutions that connect global investors with high-quality aviation assets. \"We are proud to be working with SMBC Aviation Capital, with the support of DIM, to establish the first aviation leasing investment platform in Indonesia, which provides attractive returns considering risks while positioning this region as a new player in the global aviation leasing market.\"","title":"Danantara, SMBC, and Mandiri IM Ready to Launch Indonesia's First Aviation Leasing Fund","slug":"danantara-smbc-and-mandiri-im-ready-to-launch-indonesias-first-aviation-leasing-fund","date":"2026-04-01T17:56:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/3591/smbc_aviation_capital","name":"SMBC Aviation Capital","id":3591},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57229,"article":"Delivery Advances Carrier’s Fleet Renewal Strategy   \r\n\r\nReykjavík, Iceland – April 1, 2026 – CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the delivery of the first of two new Airbus A321LR aircraft to Icelandair (ICE: ICEAIR).\r\n\r\nAs previously announced, Icelandair and CDB Aviation signed long-term lease agreements for the two A321LR aircraft in January 2024. The first aircraft was delivered in March 2026, while the second unit is expected to be received by the airline later in 2026.\r\n\r\n“We’re excited to support Icelandair’s fleet renewal with the delivery of these next generation aircraft and look forward to deepening our partnership with the airline,” commented Jie Chen, Chief Executive Officer of CDB Aviation. “The A321LR offers the range, efficiency, and flexibility needed to advance Icelandair’s ongoing fleet transformation and enhance its network offering for customers on both sides of the Atlantic.”\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to welcome another A321LR to our fleet and to continue strengthening our trusted partnership with CDB Aviation,” said Bogi Nils Bogason, Chief Executive Officer of Icelandair. “This delivery represents another important step in our journey towards operating a more modern, efficient fleet that comprises next generation aircraft. The A321LR plays a key role in our fleet renewal, supporting our network strategy and offering the range and improved fuel efficiency that enables us to deliver a strong and competitive product to our customers.”","title":"CDB Aviation Delivers First of Two Airbus A321neo Aircraft to Icelandair","slug":"cdb-aviation-delivers-first-of-two-airbus-a321neo-aircraft-to-icelandair","date":"2026-04-01T16:20:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2750/cdb_aviation","name":"CDB Aviation","id":2750},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57228,"article":"Dublin, Ireland - March 25, 2026: Dynam Aviation Ireland Limited Dynam Aviation) announces the sale of one (1) A320-233 on behalf of its affiliate Sato Aviation Ireland Limited, to Aero Capital Solutions Inc (\"ACS\"). The aircraft, bearing serial number 5651 is on lease to Volaris.\r\n\r\nKatsuhiko Ando, Chief Executive Officer of Dynam Aviation, said \"This transaction is another important milestone for Dynam Aviation, being our first aircraft sale. Our thanks go to both ACS and Volars for their co-operation to achieve a smooth closing.\"\r\n\r\nShuhei Sato, Director of Sato Aviation Ireland Limited, said \"I would like to thank the team at Dynam Aviation for their support in managing the aircraft and sales process\"","title":"Dynam Aviation Announces A320 Sale","slug":"dynam-aviation-announces-a320-sale","date":"2026-04-01T13:02:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4704/dynam_aviation_ireland","name":"Dynam Aviation Ireland","id":4704},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57227,"article":"Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and a global provider of aviation services, today announced the closing of two Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (“JOLCO”) transactions, totaling approximately $50 million in financing. Both transactions closed in March 2026, bringing WLFC’s total JOLCO financing to nearly $150 million.\r\n\r\nThe financings support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines with both transactions maturing in 2031.\r\n\r\n“The JOLCO market provides the Company another term financing solution, allowing us to further diversify capital sources and to continue to offer competitive alternatives to our airline customers,” said Scott B. Flaherty, EVP, and Chief Financial Officer of Willis Lease Finance Corporation.","title":"Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Two Additional JOLCO Deals, Bringing Total JOLCO Financing to Nearly $150 Million","slug":"willis-lease-finance-corporation-closes-two-additional-jolco-deals-bringing-total-jolco-financing-to-nearly-150-million","date":"2026-04-01T12:12:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/594/willis_lease_finance","name":"Willis Lease Finance","id":594},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57226,"article":"Avion Express has announced a proactive fleet and structural realignment designed to reinforce the efficiency and agility of the company. The current geopolitical environment has introduced some of the most significant operational challenges to airlines around the globe since the pandemic, with airspace closures, mandatory flight rerouting, and rising fuel costs all adding layers of complexity across the industry.\r\n\r\nAs such, Avion Express has agreed on the redelivery of 15 aircraft and will continue to evaluate fleet size depending on market developments.\r\n\r\n“ACMI services are designed to support seasonal peaks, when airlines require additional capacity during high-demand periods. Recent geopolitical developments have clearly had an immediate impact on market dynamics, with carriers across Europe revising growth plans amid cost pressures and uncertainty. This is naturally reflected in ACMI demand for this summer season,” said Darius Kajokas, CEO of Avion Express.\r\n\r\nHe added that the company’s actions are focused on maintaining operational resilience and delivering consistent value to long-term partners.\r\n\r\n“Our priority is to ensure operational stability, efficiency, and consistent service quality for our partners. Avion Express and Avion Express Malta are leading ACMI operators globally, which requires continuous alignment with market conditions, and we are prepared to be flexible and react accordingly,” Kajokas said.\r\n\r\n“Our core strength lies in the ability to be flexible and efficient – it’s in our DNA. While we anticipate that European demand this summer will not reach the levels seen last year, we are offsetting this by accelerating our expansion into other regions, most notably Brazil. This strategy of diversifying our global footprint and customer base was intentionally designed to serve as a hedge, allowing us to remain resilient even when unforeseen events impact demand in specific markets.”\r\n\r\nAvion Express’ ACMI operations in Brazil, launched last year, are progressing as planned, with further fleet growth expected for Avion Express Brasil in 2026. Avion Express currently provides ACMI services to airlines including Eurowings, Transavia, and Air Algérie, and operates charter flights for tour operator Novaturas.  The company is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider.","title":"Avion Express Announces Strategic Fleet Realignment","slug":"avion-express-announces-strategic-fleet-realignment","date":"2026-04-01T11:59:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2951/avion_express","name":"Avion Express","id":2951},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57225,"article":"Air Astana veteran Ibrahim Canliel has stepped up to become the new Chief Executive Officer of Air Astana Group today \r\n\r\nIbrahim Canliel has served as the airline’s Chief Financial Officer since 2017 and over the previous 14 years was a member of the leadership team that shaped the carrier’s strategic and financial development, which culminated in it becoming a UK and Kazakhstan publicly listed company in 2024.\r\n\r\nIn the new CEO capacity , Ibrahim Canliel will focus on strengthening operational resilience, supporting sustainable growth and advancing the Group’s dual-brand strategy across Air Astana and FlyArystan.\r\n\r\nCommenting on his new appointment, Ibrahim Canliel stated, “I am delighted and feel privileged to take the helm as CEO of the Air Astana Group today.  Whilst this is a significant milestone personally, it also provides continuity to all our 7,000 employees and stakeholders.”\r\n \r\n“The Air Astana Group is the clear leader in Central Asia and the Caucasus; not only from a fleet and passenger numbers perspective, but also in operational standards, service levels and international coverage. It is my commitment to protect and enhance our founding principles: ensuring the highest global operational, safety and services standards; preserving the utmost level of corporate governance; and maintaining commercial and financial independence.”\r\n \r\n“Our location, with almost half of the World’s population living in our vicinity, gives us a unique strategic advantage that we are committed to harness. I am excited to have the opportunity to write the next chapter of the success story and to further strengthen our position as the airline of choice for travel in our region.”","title":"Ibrahim Canliel Steps Up To Become CEO Of Air Astana Group","slug":"ibrahim-canliel-steps-up-to-become-ceo-of-air-astana-group","date":"2026-04-01T11:19:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/137/air_astana","name":"Air Astana","id":137},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57224,"article":"Dubai – April 01 2026: ACC Aviation is pleased to announce the successful remarketing of six CF34-8C engines and associated Life-Limited Parts (LLPs) on behalf of OÜ Transpordi Varahaldus (TVH), Estonia’s state-owned transport asset management company. Following the repossession of the assets from former operator Xfly, ACC Aviation was appointed to monetise the portfolio in a time-sensitive and complex recovery scenario.\r\n \r\nLeveraging a data-driven pricing strategy underpinned by a Current Market Value (CMV) analysis, ACC Aviation conducted a targeted RFP process across a selected group of qualified buyers. The team managed the transaction end-to-end, from market engagement and commercial negotiation through to technical acceptance and delivery.\r\n \r\nThe campaign achieved full placement of all six engines, underscoring strong market demand and execution. Regional One acquired two engines along with associated LLPs, while KP Aviation strategically secured the remaining four.\r\n \r\nThe transaction demonstrates ACC Aviation’s ability to structure and execute complex, multi-stakeholder asset recovery and remarketing mandates, supporting institutional and government-backed entities in maximising value under constrained and time-critical conditions.","title":"ACC Aviation Facilitates the Remarketing of Six CF34-8C Engines for OÜ Transpordi Varahaldus (TVH)","slug":"acc-aviation-facilitates-the-remarketing-of-six-cf34-8c-engines-for-o-transpordi-varahaldus-tvh-","date":"2026-04-01T11:11:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4033/acc_aviation","name":"ACC Aviation","id":4033},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57223,"article":"Icelandair has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to initiate discussions regarding the possible purchase of a 49% share in Fly Play Europe, a company registered in Malta and holding a Maltese Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The company was established by the Icelandic airline Play when it was in operation and is owned by Icelandic investors, including pension funds.\r\n\r\nAcquiring a share in the company would open up new opportunities for Icelandair, for example in charter services as the Maltese company has access to more extensive air service agreements and double taxation treaties. At the same time, it would create opportunities to separate the company’s fleet operations, with aircraft intended for the long term in Icelandair’s passenger route network being operated in Iceland, while other aircraft would be operated in Malta. Such a separation would simplify Icelandair’s operations and increase efficiency.\r\n\r\nThe LOI forms the basis for further discussions. Any potential transaction, should it proceed, would be subject to the outcome of due diligence, the conclusion of a final agreement, an arrangement between the secured creditors of the bankruptcy estate of Fly Play hf. and the trustee of the estate, and the necessary approvals, including from authorities as applicable.\r\n\r\nBogi Nils Bogason, President and CEO of Icelandair:\r\n“Most airlines in our markets, especially in Europe, operate more than one air operator certificate, giving them greater flexibility in their operations. If the transaction goes through it would similarly increase Icelandair’s flexibility and competitiveness. Having access to an air operator certificate in Malta in addition to the Icelandic one can open up new and exciting business opportunities and at the same time simplify our operations in Iceland and increase efficiency.”\r\n","title":"Icelandair enters into a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding the purchase of a 49% share in Fly Play Europe in Malta","slug":"icelandair-enters-into-a-letter-of-intent-loi-regarding-the-purchase-of-a-49-share-in-fly-play-europe-in-malta","date":"2026-04-01T11:08:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/614/icelandair","name":"Icelandair","id":614},"formatted_date":"01APR2026"},{"id":57222,"article":"First Airbus A319 Enters Revenue Service; Two Additional A319’s and Owned A320 Delivered as Fleet Growth Accelerates into Q2 2026\r\n\r\nGlobal Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe: JET, OTCQB: JETMF) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), The Nation's Fastest Growing Charter Airline®, today announced a series of significant operational and fleet milestones, including the commencement of revenue operations for the first of four previously announced Airbus A319 aircraft, the delivery of two additional A319s currently undergoing conformity, and the delivery of the Company's first owned Airbus A320 — a key step in its hybrid ownership strategy.\r\n\r\nFirst A319 Enters Revenue Service\r\n\r\nGlobalX is pleased to confirm that N316NV (MSN 2481), the first of four Airbus A319 aircraft previously announced under lease agreements with funds managed by AE Industrial Partners, LP, has successfully been added to the Company's Air Operator's Certificate and is currently in revenue operation. The aircraft's entry into service represents a meaningful advancement in the Company's 2026 fleet expansion plan and its ability to meet the growing needs of its charter and ACMI customers.\r\n\r\nTwo Additional A319s Delivered; Certificate Addition Expected in Q2 2026\r\n\r\nThe Company has also taken delivery of two additional Airbus A319 aircraft from the same previously announced lease portfolio — N318NV (MSN 2492) and N319NV (MSN 2503) — both of which are currently undergoing conformity preparations. GlobalX expects both aircraft to enter revenue service in the second quarter of 2026.\r\n\r\nOwned A320 Delivery Advances Hybrid Ownership Model\r\n\r\nGlobalX has taken delivery of its previously announced owned Airbus A320 (MSN 2840) — the Company's second aircraft acquisition and a continuation of its strategic transition from an exclusively leased fleet to a hybrid ownership model. The aircraft is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance and is expected to be available for revenue operations in the second quarter of 2026. This delivery marks continued execution of the Company's long-term fleet strategy aimed at improving asset flexibility, reducing costs, and strengthening its balance sheet.\r\n\r\n\"The pace of our fleet delivery and integration is a direct reflection of the strength of our team and the partnerships we have built,\" said Ryan Goepel, President and CFO of GlobalX. \"Having N316NV in active revenue service while simultaneously preparing three additional aircraft for Q2 entry is a strong indicator of GlobalX’s platform and revenue generation model. We are building the infrastructure to capitalize on demand that continues to outpace our capacity.\"\r\n\r\nUpcoming Investor Conference Participation\r\n\r\nThe GlobalX management team will participate in three upcoming investor conferences in Spring 2026.\r\n\r\nLytham Partners Industrials \u0026 Basic Materials Investor Summit is being held virtually on April 1, 2026. The Company will participate in a fireside chat at 2:30 p.m. ET. Please click here to register for the event.\r\nEvercore Transportation \u0026 Logistics Summit is being held April 28-29, 2026, at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. The Company will host 1x1 meetings throughout both days.\r\nLytham Partners Spring 2026 Investor Conference is being held virtually on May 28, 2026. The Company will participate in a webcast presentation and host 1x1 meetings throughout the day. Please click here to register for the event.\r\nTo request a meeting with the GlobalX team, please contact the respective conference representative or email the Company’s investor relations team at JET@elevate-ir.com.\r\n","title":"Global Crossing Airlines Reports Fleet Expansion Milestones","slug":"global-crossing-airlines-reports-fleet-expansion-milestones","date":"2026-03-31T23:12:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4721/globalx___global_crossing_airlines","name":"GlobalX - Global Crossing Airlines","id":4721},"formatted_date":"31MAR2026"}],"meta":{"total_count":55767,"current_page":1,"total_pages":1116}}