Aviation Capital Group (US) has completed the delivery of two Boeing B737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. The aircraft, equipped with LEAP-1B engines manufactured by CFM International, are part of a sale and leaseback (SLB) agreement supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion.
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Mikhail Minaev, the former fleet planning director at Aeroflot, is facing criminal charges over an alleged US$48.7 million fraud scheme related to aircraft leasing contracts. The case involves leasing transactions for 28 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft signed between 2016 and 2018, when Minaev held a senior position in the airline’s fleet acquisition division.
FlyOne, Moldova’s leading airline, is preparing to expand its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, bearing the serial number 4894. This aircraft is being leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, a prominent aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. The A320 is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, known for their efficiency and reliability.
Azul, a prominent Brazilian carrier, has added a new E195-E2 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19020149, has been acquired on lease and is equipped with the advanced PW1900G engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Azul has announced a significant capital increase following approval by its Board of Directors. The airline plans to raise between $260 million and $1 billion through a private subscription of new preferred shares, reinforcing its financial position amid ongoing strategic growth efforts.
Mexicana de Aviación has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its third Embraer E195-E2, delivered to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), the airline’s central hub.
Aeroflot Group announced its operating results for January 2026, reporting continued growth in passenger traffic and improved load factors across both domestic and international markets.
