GTLK Europe, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has formally denied allegations of liability made by Qatar Airways Group in a legal counterclaim valued at $155 million. The dispute centers on two Airbus A330 aircraft that were reportedly grounded following the onset of Russia-related sanctions and ownership complexities.
KlasJet, a Lithuania-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced the seasonal relocation of one of its Boeing B737 aircraft from Dubai to Europe, beginning in April and continuing through the end of summer 2025. The move responds to rising demand for bespoke charter operations across the European market during the peak travel season.
Falko, a UK-based regional aircraft leasing company, has announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has upgraded the rating of its Series A Loans issued under the Regional 2021-1 transaction, raising them from A- to A. The upgrade underscores Falko’s strong portfolio performance and effective asset management in a volatile leasing environment.
Avation PLC, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the repurchase of $3 million in face value of its Avation Capital Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2026, issued under its global Medium Term Note (MTN) program. Following the cancellation of these notes, the remaining outstanding amount now stands at $326.5 million.
AerCap Holdings, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has announced the appointment of Victoria Jarman as Non-Executive Director to its Board. This leadership update coincides with the reappointment of Chairman Paul Dacier, CEO Aengus Kelly, and Non-Executive Directors James Lawrence, Jennifer VanBelle, and Michael Walsh, reinforcing continuity at the top of the organization.
The government of Mozambique has confirmed the payment of US$3 million to euroAtlantic Airways (Portugal) as part of the termination settlement for a contract involving LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, the state-owned national carrier. While the amount satisfies Mozambique’s obligations, it remains below the level of compensation originally demanded by euroAtlantic.
Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Airseven (Denmark) has announced a net profit of US$1.2 million for the fiscal year 2024, its strongest financial performance since the airline’s establishment in 2020. The result represents a major milestone in the carrier’s development and reflects a successful rebound from early operational challenges and pandemic-related disruptions.
Avmax, the Canadian aviation services company, has completed a significant fleet acquisition deal with Qantas, purchasing a total of 19 De Havilland Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Q200s and sixteen Q300s. The transaction marks one of the largest secondary market moves involving regional turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a six-year lease agreement with Clic Air of Colombia for one ATR72-600 turboprop. The aircraft, currently undergoing return processing from its previous operator, is expected to be delivered to Clic Air within the coming weeks, further expanding the carrier’s growing regional fleet.
