Japan Airlines Adds 10th A350‑1000, MSN 729, Expands Long-Haul Fleet

Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A350-1000, continuing its strategic overhaul of its international long-haul fleet. The newest aircraft, registered as JA10WJ, joined the fleet on July 17, 2025, as part of the airline’s broader plan to phase out its aging Boeing 777-300ERs in favor of more efficient, modern widebodies.

SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers First A320neo to SKY Express

SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.

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AerCap Delivers First A321LR to Etihad Airways

AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Third A320neo to StarFlyer

SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.

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Iberia To Wet-Lease A320-200 From Titan Airways For Summer Ops

Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has arranged to wet-lease one Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Titan Airways for a two-month period covering August 1 through September 30, 2025. The move is designed to bolster Iberia’s operational flexibility during the busy summer travel season and mitigate any capacity constraints across its short-haul European network. A wet lease agreement involves the provision of an…

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AFG Aviation Leases Two CRJ1000s To Nigeria’s Cally Air

AFG Aviation has announced the acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets, identified by MSNs 19004 and 19009, from Regional One, further expanding its portfolio of high-demand regional aircraft. The aircraft have been placed on lease with Cally Air, the state-owned airline of Cross River State, Nigeria, in a move designed to enhance intra-regional air service and infrastructure across West Africa.

Aviation Capital Group Closes $750M Note Offering Due 2030

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the successful closing of a $750 million offering of 4.800% senior unsecured notes due October 2030. The transaction marks the company’s second note issuance of 2025 and reaffirms its ability to raise substantial capital from the debt markets amid ongoing investor confidence.

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AFG Aviation Acquires A320 MSN 5050 From Royal Air Charter

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has announced the successful acquisition of a used Airbus A320 aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5050, from Royal Air Charter Service Inc. The transaction highlights AFG’s continued commitment to asset growth and active portfolio management within the commercial aircraft leasing sector.