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Texel Air Returns Final Boeing 737-300F for Lease Transfer to Armenia Airways

Texel Air, a Bahrain-based cargo airline, has bid farewell to its last Boeing 737-300F, serial number 27459, A9C-APC. This aircraft, previously a key component of Texel Air’s fleet, was returned to its lessor Kahala Aviation Leasing and will soon enter service with Armenia Airways. The retirement of the Boeing 737-300F marks a strategic shift for…

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease Reaches 100-Engine Milestone with Delivery to Cebu Pacific

SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) has celebrated a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th engine—a PW1133GA-JM— to Cebu Pacific Air. This engine delivery is part of a customized sale and leaseback solution tailored to support Cebu Pacific’s fleet growth and operational needs. Cebu Pacific, one of SAEL’s largest airline customers, benefits from SAEL’s…

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KlasJet to Lease Boeing 737 to Congo Airways for Six-Month ACMI Contract

KlasJet, a private jet charter provider and part of Avia Solutions Group, has entered a six-month ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Congo Airways to lease a Boeing 737. Starting in November 2024 and running until April 2025, the aircraft will be based at Kinshasa Ndjili International Airport, focusing on domestic flights to…

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Ibom Air Expands Fleet with Two Leased CRJ900 Aircraft

Ibom Air, a leading Nigerian regional airline, has recently taken delivery of two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, serial numbers 15281 (5N-CED) and 15280(5N-CEE). Both aircraft are on lease and powered by GE’s CF34-8C5 engines, known for their efficiency on regional routes. This fleet expansion aligns with Ibom Air’s mission to provide reliable and cost-effective air travel…

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Fly2Sky to Operate Four Aircraft for TUI Group in Summer 2025 ACMI Agreement

Fly2Sky, a Bulgarian ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, has secured a new contract with TUI Group, Germany’s leading tourism company, for the summer 2025 season. Under this agreement, Fly2Sky will operate four aircraft on behalf of TUI, enabling TUI to meet anticipated demand across its European network. This arrangement will support TUI’s strategy…

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Air Arabia Receives Leased Airbus A320 with CFM56-5B4/3 Engines

Air Arabia (UAE) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 5058, A6-AQE, equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The aircraft is leased and joins Air Arabia’s fleet as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen operational efficiency and meet growing travel demand. Known for their reliability and fuel efficiency, the CFM56-5B…

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to Acquire $500M Narrowbody Aircraft Portfolio, Expands Managed Fleet

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a leading aviation leasing company based in the UAE, has announced plans to acquire 10 narrowbody, next-generation aircraft, with the total portfolio valued at approximately $500 million.