AerFin, a UK-based aircraft aftermarket specialist, has announced the joint acquisition of four Airbus A320neo aircraft, in collaboration with an undisclosed Middle Eastern investor. These aircraft were originally part of the fleet owned by Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based leasing company.
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Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A350-1000, serial 702, powered by advanced Trent XWB-97 engines. This addition underscores the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Carlyle Aviation Partners, a prominent aircraft leasing and financing company based in the United States, has announced the successful pricing of its AASET 2025-2 asset-backed securities transaction. This deal is structured under the AASET MT-1 master trust and encompasses two tranches of debt: A-2 and B-2 notes, collectively valued at $525.7 million.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland, has completed a delivery of one Airbus A321neo to Aegean Airlines, marking a continuation of its support for the Greek flag carrier’s fleet modernization. The aircraft was transferred directly from CDB Aviation’s orderbook, underscoring the lessor’s long-term investment in new-generation aircraft.
Air New Zealand has taken redelivery of its first retrofitted Boeing B787-9, identified by serial number 37964, after a six-month cabin upgrade program carried out in Singapore. This marks the airline’s first completed retrofit under its multi-year widebody refurbishment strategy.
Airbus has officially announced the opening of a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo Family aircraft in Tianjin, China, further strengthening its industrial presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new facility underscores Airbus’s commitment to expanding global production capacity as demand for the A320neo series continues to soar.
Arkia Israeli Airlines, one of Israel’s prominent carriers, has entered into a wet-lease agreement with FLY LILI, a Romanian airline, to lease an Airbus A320 and an Airbus A321. This agreement is set to last until October 31, 2025, bolstering Arkia’s operational capacity for both domestic and international routes.
