Uganda Airlines is set to enhance its operations with the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 6733, from DAT (Denmark). The aircraft is expected to arrive by the end of November 2024, serving as an interim solution until the delivery of two A320neos in June 2025.
SkyUp MT (Malta) has announced plans to expand its fleet through a wet lease agreement with Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The agreement includes two Airbus A321s, identified by serial numbers 1932 and 1960, for operations during winter 2024/25 and summer 2025. These aircraft will join two Airbus A320s, with serial numbers 3055 and 3461, which are already wet-leased from the same carrier.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-9, identified by serial number 40646. The aircraft is on a long-term lease with American Airlines (US) and was purchased from ORIX Aviation (Ireland).
Astral Aviation, a leading cargo airline based in Kenya, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-400F, identified by serial number 27082. The aircraft is leased from Avmax Aircraft Leasing (Canada) and will bolster Astral’s growing cargo operations across Africa and beyond.
Fly2Sky, a Bulgarian charter operator, has deployed its second Airbus A320 (serial number 3605) to Miami. The aircraft is currently supporting World Atlantic Airlines, a U.S.-based carrier, under a temporary arrangement running until March 27, 2025.
IAT Leasing, an Ireland-based leasing company, has announced the acquisition of a 2013 Airbus A330-300, serial number 789, from Castlelake, a U.S. private investment firm. The aircraft is currently leased to Aer Lingus, a leading Irish carrier, and was acquired on behalf of a U.S. investor partner.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has entered into lease agreements with Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based airline, for three Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The delivery schedule is set to commence with the first two aircraft arriving in November and December 2024, followed by the final aircraft in early 2025.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based leasing company, has successfully completed the financing of a Boeing 737-800 in partnership with Nedbank CIB, a prominent South African financial institution. This transaction highlights AELF’s strategic focus on expanding its leasing portfolio while leveraging global partnerships to support aviation operations worldwide.
BOC Aviation, headquartered in Singapore, has announced the placement of six Airbus A321neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines. All six aircraft will be delivered in 2027 as part of BOC Aviation’s order book, marking a significant addition to Turkish Airlines’ fleet expansion plans. This agreement underscores the commitment of both companies to bolster their respective positions in the global aviation market.
AerDragon, a China-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Export-Import Bank of China to collaborate on aircraft financing. This agreement underscores both organizations’ commitment to strengthening China’s aviation sector, providing AerDragon with the financial support needed to expand its fleet and enhance leasing services for domestic and international carriers. The MOU highlights China’s ongoing…
