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Avolon Credit Ratings Upgraded By Fitch And Moody’s

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Avolon, the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, has received credit rating upgrades from two leading international agencies, signaling enhanced confidence in the company’s financial strength and operational resilience. Fitch Ratings has raised Avolon’s long-term issuer default rating from BBB- to BBB, while Moody’s Investors Service upgraded its senior unsecured debt rating from Baa3 to Baa2. Both agencies assigned a stable outlook to the updated ratings.

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ALM Leases Two B737-800s To Garuda Indonesia

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Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the UK, has successfully arranged the lease of two Boeing B737-800aircraft to Garuda Indonesia. The aircraft involved are identified by serial numbers 44217 and 44218, and the deal marks a continuation of Garuda’s gradual fleet renewal and capacity optimization efforts.

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ACIA Delivers First ATR72-600 To Emerald Airlines

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ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to Emerald Airlines, also headquartered in Ireland. The aircraft is configured in a 72-seat layout, maximizing capacity within the aircraft’s regional operational envelope and supporting Emerald Airlines’ continued network expansion.

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BBN Airlines To Take Delivery Of Prototype B777-300ERMF

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BBN Airlines Turkiye is set to become the launch operator of the prototype B777-300ERMF freighter, following its conversion and certification by Mammoth Freighters in the United States. The aircraft, bearing serial number 35299, will be delivered on lease from AviaAM Leasing, a Lithuania-based leasing company.

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Phoenix And AIP Lease B787-8 MSN 35942 To LOT Polish Airlines

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Phoenix Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, and AIP Capital, a U.S.-based investment platform, have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 35942, which has been placed on long-term lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction underscores continued confidence in widebody leasing and in LOT’s long-haul strategy.

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AerSale Reports $5.3M Loss On $65.8M Q1 Revenue

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AerSale has reported a net loss of $5.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, on total revenue of $65.8 million, according to its latest financial disclosure. While the company recorded modest income from asset sales, including the transaction of a single engine during the period, the quarter was marked by significant investments in its future inventory and operations.

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Eurowings Takes Wet-Leased A320 With V2527-A5 Engines

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Eurowings, the German low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3734, on wet lease from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a proven workhorse in the narrowbody segment known for reliability and cost efficiency.

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Willis Lease Finance Grows RevenueWillis Lease Finance Posts Record Q1 2025 Revenue, Declares Dividend

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global aviation services provider, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $157.7 million, marking a 32.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Pre-tax income for the quarter was $25.3…