Norse Atlantic Airways has completed the redelivery of three Boeing 787-8 aircraft, marking the end of their dry lease sublease arrangement with another airline. The move is part of the airline’s strategy to operate a standardized fleet of 12 Boeing 787-9s, enhancing efficiency, operational flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Airbus has announced its delivery and order figures for the first two months of 2025, reporting a total of 65 aircraft delivered, which marks an 18% decline compared to the same period last year. This drop is attributed to supply chain adjustments and engine delivery delays, with the company prioritizing deliveries toward the latter half of the year.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has released its 2024 financial results, highlighting a strong revenue performance and substantial net income growth. The company reported total revenues of $569.2 million, reflecting increased demand for engine leasing and asset management services.
Silver Airways and its subsidiary Seaborne Virgin Islands have been granted approval to extend the 60-day period under Section 1110 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as part of their ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring efforts. This extension allows the carriers to maintain control of their aircraft and essential assets, ensuring operational continuitywhile they restructure financially.
Ryanair Holdings, the Ireland-based low-cost airline group, has lifted its prohibition on non-EU nationals purchasing ordinary shares. This decision ensures continued compliance with EU airline ownership and control regulations, allowing the company to maintain its operating licenses and market position.
GlobalX expects passenger ACMI to remain a core driver of its business, with further expansion anticipated in 2025. Growth will be supported by additional aircraft deliveries in the second half of the year, alongside strengthened partnerships across North America and Europe. The airline is focused on scaling its ACMI operations, ensuring flexibility and capacity for airlines requiring short-term and seasonal capacity solutions.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, has secured approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities for its proposed regularisation plan, a key milestone in its efforts to exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status. This approval allows the company to move forward with its financial restructuring and business reorganisation, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy.
United Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 67630. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, enhancing fuel efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental sustainability as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline, has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800BCF, identified by serial number 30879. The aircraft is operated by ASL Airlines Ireland and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in the carrier’s expanding logistics network.
Setna iO, a US-based aviation asset management and parts supplier, has acquired another Boeing 757-300 for immediate disassembly. The aircraft, previously operated by Condor, will be dismantled by ecube in Spain, further expanding Setna iO’s inventory of used serviceable materials (USM) for commercial aircraft.
