Samoa Airways has successfully redelivered a DHC6-300 Twin Otter, serial 827, following an extensive 9-month refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This marks the first of three aircraft undergoing upgrades, with the remaining two expected to return to service in late 2025 and 2026.
Pobeda Airlines (Russia) is set to reclaim all Boeing 737s currently operated by sister airlines Aeroflot and Rossiya, reinforcing its commitment to a single-fleet strategy. The move aims to simplify operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall fleet efficiency.
Joby Aviation (US) has announced a strategic partnership with Virgin Atlantic (UK) to introduce an air taxi service in the UK, marking a significant milestone in urban air mobility. This collaboration aims to redefine regional and city-based transportation with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has entered into a portfolio and asset sale agreementwith Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) (UAE), covering the sale of six leased aircraft. The deal, which includes two Airbus A320neo and four A321neo, is set to close by the end of October 2026.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) (US) has taken redelivery of its first Airbus A330-300P2F, serial 356, marking a milestone in the company’s expanding freighter fleet. The aircraft is set to be leased through ATSG’s subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), which specializes in freighter leasing solutions.
AerSale (US) has entered into a definitive agreement to repurchase 6.428 million shares of its stock from Leonard Green & Partners, its long-term private equity sponsor, at a negotiated price of $7.00 per share. This strategic move aligns with AerSale’s capital allocation plan, reinforcing shareholder value and ownership concentration.
Ethiopian Airlines has taken a significant step in expanding Ethiopia’s aviation infrastructure, signing a $1.2 billion memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the African Development Bank to collaborate on the development of the $7.8 billion Bishoftu International Airport project.
Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to acquire up to 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by the end of 2025, as disclosed by Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza at an event in Jakarta. This expansion is intended to strengthen Indonesia’s commercial aviation sector, aligning with the growth of the national aerospace industry.
Tashkent-based cargo airline My Freighter has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200F, MSN 32386, from Titan Aviation Holdings, a freighter leasing subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. The aircraft, registered as UK75001, is 23.6 years old and will strengthen My Freighter’s cargo operations.
