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BOC Aviation Secures $1.5B Term Loan Across Global Banking Syndicate

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BOC Aviation, the Singapore-headquartered aircraft lessor, has successfully closed a US$1.5 billion self-arranged term loan with participation from 21 banks globally. The transaction includes two separate facilities, allocated respectively to BOC Aviation Ltd. in Singapore and BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd., reinforcing the group’s diversified funding strategy and global financial positioning.

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Enter Air Leases B737-800s Ahead of Summer 2025, Plans More MAX Deliveries

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Enter Air, the Polish charter airline, is strengthening its fleet ahead of the peak summer 2025 travel season by leasing three Boeing B737-800s. The move supports the carrier’s growth strategy as it seeks to increase market share in the European leisure segment during high-demand periods.

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Ascend Airways Takes Delivery of B737-8 on Lease

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Ascend Airways, a UK-based operator, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44863, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, reflecting the airline’s continued push to modernize and expand its narrowbody fleet with next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft.

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Crestone Acquires B737-800 and B737-700 on Lease with Sunwing and Southwest

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Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two Boeing narrowbody aircraft currently under lease with major North American carriers. The firm has purchased one B737-800, leased to Sunwing Airlines of Canada, and one B737-700, leased to Southwest Airlines in the United States.

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United Airlines Boosts Fleet with Leased B737-9

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United Airlines, a leading carrier in the US, has further strengthened its fleet by taking delivery of a leased B737-9, serial number 67741, which is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This strategic enhancement is part of United’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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WestJet EVP Cargo Resigns Amid Plans to Wind Down Freight Operations

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In a significant development within the cargo sector, WestJet, the Canadian airline, is facing a strategic shift with the resignation of Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of Cargo. This move comes as WestJet evaluates the future of its cargo operations, specifically the winding down of its freighter activities.

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Lao Airlines Welcomes First COMAC C909 Aircraft

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Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos, has recently enhanced its fleet with the delivery of its first C909 aircraft, serial number 10156, leased from COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China). This new addition is powered by CF34-10A engines, known for their reliability and efficiency.

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WestJet Explores Subleasing Opportunities for B737-800BCF Aircraft

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WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline, is actively considering opportunities to sublease some of its Boeing 737-800BCF(Boeing Converted Freighter) aircraft. This strategic move aims to maximize the value and utilization of its freighter fleet amid fluctuating demand in cargo operations.

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Raya Airways Expands Cargo Fleet with B767-200BDSF Lease

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Raya Airways, a prominent cargo airline based in Malaysia, has recently bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 767-200BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter). This aircraft, bearing serial number 22218, is leased from Cargo Aircraft Management, a US-based company.