Copa Airlines has expanded its cargo operations with the delivery of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at the end of August. The milestone marks the airline’s first transaction with Icelease, signaling a new leasing partnership for the Panamanian flag carrier.
BOC Aviation Limited has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase three new-generation aircraft—two Airbus A321neo and one Airbus A320neo—for long-term lease to South American ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART Airlines. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, highlighting the lessor’s focus on providing modern and fuel-efficient fleet solutions.
DHL has completed the repositioning of five Boeing 737-800BSDF freighters from the United States to Europe, as the final aircraft entered service this week with Spain-based Swiftair. The 2000-built unit 28619, which was previously operated by iAero Airways in Phoenix, has now transitioned into commercial CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations for Swiftair.
Crestone Air Partners has announced the successful closing of a lease agreement for an Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Cebu Pacific, further strengthening its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal marks another key milestone in Crestone’s strategy of steady, long-term growth with leading airline partners in major markets.
Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier, has officially finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion that will support the airline’s next phase of growth across sub-Saharan Africa. The first delivery is expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027.
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), as part of a three-aircraft agreement sourced from ACG’s direct order with Boeing. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 65126, represents a continuation of the airline’s fleet modernization efforts as it reaffirms its growth trajectory in the post-pandemic aviation landscape.
Salam Air has officially taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, expanding its growing fleet of next-generation aircraft. The newly received aircraft is an A321-253NX, bearing manufacturer serial number 12631, and is registered as A4O-OXH. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is intended to serve Salam Air’s expanding regional and international network.
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
Group Engine Management GmbH has entered into a new strategic partnership with CDB Aviation through the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for aircraft engine leasing. The initial step under this broader cooperation involves a lease agreement for four Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines, which will be deployed to support the Lufthansa Group Airlines fleet.
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.
