Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a leading aviation lessor and asset manager, has successfully closed three Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling $64.8 million in financing. The deals cover the acquisition of two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and one LEAP-1A engine, providing flexible long-term financing solutions for high-demand powerplants.
Condor has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3275, under a wet lease arrangement from Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter service provider. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a member of the V2500 family developed by International Aero Engines, widely used in the A320ceo fleet.
Ashland Place Finance, a U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has completed two new aircraft leasing facilities for Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings, headquartered in the UAE. The transaction includes two Airbus A320 aircraft now on operating lease with Peach Aviation of Japan and Volaris of Mexico, enhancing both carriers’ narrowbody fleets.
EgyptAir has expanded its long-haul capabilities with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 874, through a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4168A engines, offering proven performance for medium- and long-haul operations.
mas, a Mexico-based cargo airline, has confirmed that its next Airbus A330-300P2F—serial number 1789—will be deployed under a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Galistair Malta. This strategic placement is part of mas’s broader plan to scale its freighter operations using third-party partnerships in Europe.
BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has placed five Airbus A321neo aircraft with Thai Airways International, as part of its ongoing fleet development strategy and collaboration with major carriers in Asia.
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has finalized a lease agreement with Thai Airways International to provide nine Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered in phased installments between 2026 and 2028, supporting Thai Airways’ narrowbody fleet renewal and capacity expansion.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based engine leasing and asset management firm, has reported a series of transactions in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting strong activity in the secondary market for engines and airframes. The company leased out two CF6-80C engines and completed the sale of three additional engines alongside three Airbus A330-200 airframes, specifically serial numbers 970, 466, and…
Air India Express, the low-cost arm of the Air India Group, has taken delivery of two Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft bear serial numbers 11113 and 11260, and are powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. Both units are leased from undisclosed lessors.
Jiangxi Airlines, a regional Chinese carrier based in Nanchang, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-800, identified by serial number 43914, under a lease arrangement. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, manufactured by CFM International, and is expected to support domestic route expansion and frequency upgrades.
