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GOAL Aircraft Leasing Appoints New Directors for Asset Management and Sales

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GOAL Aircraft Leasing, a prominent Germany-based aircraft leasing company, has strengthened its leadership team with the recent appointments of Joanne O’Connor as Director of Asset Management and Guilherme Guerra as Director of Sales & Marketing. These strategic additions reflect GOAL’s commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and fostering growth in the competitive aircraft leasing market.

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SAMCO Extends Maintenance Contract with CityJet for CRJ Fleet

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SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance has signed a four-year contract extension with CityJet, an Ireland-based wet-lease airline, to provide comprehensive maintenance services for CityJet’s CRJ 900 and CRJ 1000 fleet operating throughout Europe. This extended agreement covers all line maintenance needs, including regular hangar maintenance visits, which will be conducted from SAMCO’s Scandinavian Hub in Copenhagen and…

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JD Airlines Takes Delivery of B737-800BCF for Expanding Cargo Fleet

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JD Airlines, a growing player in China’s cargo aviation market, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 30697. Leased and equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, this freighter addition aligns with JD Airlines’ strategy to expand its air cargo capabilities amidst increasing demand for air freight services across China. The B737-800BCF is…

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Falko Regional Aircraft Acquires 11 E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital

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UK-based Falko Regional Aircraft has completed the acquisition of 11 Embraer E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) of Ireland. This transaction, part of a sale and purchase agreement initially signed in March 2024, includes E175, E190, and E195 models. These regional jets are currently leased to LOT Polish Airlines, a key operator in Europe’s regional…

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United Nigeria Expands Fleet with ACMI Deals for A320 and E190

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United Nigeria Airlines is advancing its expansion strategy by securing new ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leases with Fly2Sky and Marathon Airlines. Through these agreements, United Nigeria will add an Airbus A320 and an Embraer E190 to its fleet by November 2024. The A320 and E190 models are well-suited for short- and medium-haul routes,…

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TransNusa to Receive First Airbus A321 for Fleet Expansion

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TransNusa, an Indonesian carrier, is set to receive its first Airbus A321, serial number 2309, on lease and equipped with CFM56-5B3/P engines. This aircraft marks a significant step in TransNusa’s fleet development as it expands to serve growing regional passenger demand. The A321, with its extended range and seating capacity, offers TransNusa an efficient solution…

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South African Airways Adds Wet-Leased B737-800 from SunExpress

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South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its operational capacity by adding a Boeing 737-800 on a wet lease from Turkish carrier SunExpress. The aircraft, serial number 61333, TC-SOC, which first flew in 2017, is equipped with CFM56-7B26E engines, a power choice known for its reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market. The wet lease arrangement…

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Renegade Air Expands Fleet with DHC8-100 from Avmax

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Renegade Air, a regional airline based in Kenya, has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a DHC8-100, serial number 392, leased from Avmax Aircraft Leasing, a Canada-based leasing company. Known for its operational reliability and fuel efficiency, the DHC8-100, also called the Dash 8, is well-suited for Renegade Air’s short-haul routes across Kenya and…

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Magnetic Leasing Acquires CFM56-7B Engine for Rebuild and Leasing

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Magnetic Leasing, an Estonian company specializing in aviation assets, has acquired a CFM56-7B engine from its new trading partner, 3TOP Aviation Services, based in the United States. This acquisition aligns with Magnetic Leasing’s strategy of building a robust portfolio of rebuilt engines to meet increasing demand from airlines and leasing firms. The CFM56-7B, known for…

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Air Belgium Ends ACMI Agreement with LOT, Transfers A330neo to Azul

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After a one-year ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, Air Belgium and LOT Polish Airlines have ended their collaboration involving an Airbus A330neo. This aircraft, serial number 1844, was based in Warsaw under Air Belgium’s operation for LOT’s long-haul services. Following this transition, the A330neo is slated for redelivery to its lessor, Air Lease…