Thai Lion Air, a prominent low-cost carrier based in Thailand and part of the Lion Air Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-900ER aircraft on lease. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38726 and is powered by CFM International CFM56-7B26E engines.
SmartLynx Malta, a subsidiary of the SmartLynx Airlines group, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320 aircraft. The jet, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3631, is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a widely used and reliable engine type for this aircraft model.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has successfully closed a $1 billion delayed draw secured credit facility, marking a substantial addition to its financial flexibility. The facility was arranged with a syndicate of lenders and is set to mature in June 2027, offering the company a strong liquidity buffer for upcoming strategic initiatives.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
Nouvelair Tunisie, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2322, under lease from Electra Airways of Bulgaria. This delivery comes as a replacement for an earlier A320, serial number 2717, also sourced from Electra.
Griffin Global Asset Management, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has finalized long-term lease agreements with United Airlines for six new Boeing 737-9 aircraft, all of which were delivered during April and May 2025. The deal underlines Griffin’s strategic relationship with one of the world’s largest carriers and reflects growing demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
Nesma Airlines, a growing Egyptian carrier, has added a fifth Airbus A320 to its fleet, securing the aircraft on lease. The newly acquired jet bears manufacturer serial number 5524 and will be deployed to strengthen the airline’s regional and domestic operations.
Jazeera Airways, the low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, is actively pursuing longer-range narrowbody aircraft to expand its network and enhance operational flexibility. The airline is in discussions with lessors to acquire Airbus A321LR and A321XLR jets and is also evaluating Embraer’s E2 family, while currently ruling out widebody acquisitions.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has announced the delivery of one Airbus A321neo to Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier. This aircraft is the sixth unit delivered to Wizz under a multi-aircraft sale/leaseback agreement, further cementing the relationship between the two companies.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has entered into an agreement to sell a Boeing 777-300ER that is currently on lease to Philippine Airlines. The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, representing a significant divestment from its widebody portfolio.
