Air Lease has announced the successful lease and delivery of two additional Airbus A321-200neo aircraft to China Airlines, further expanding the Taiwanese flag carrier’s modern narrowbody fleet. The two aircraft, delivered on August 16 and August 20, represent the seventh and eighth A321neos provided to China Airlines under long-term lease agreements from Air Lease’s extensive Airbus orderbook.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the successful close of its second Japanese-focused investment fund, GAEL II (Global Aviation Equipment Leasing). The fund, finalized on 20 August 2025 in Dublin, raised equity capital from 14 Japanese financial investors to acquire a portfolio of eight aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital’s portfolio.
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has completed the delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAXaircraft under a sale and leaseback arrangement with Virgin Australia. The handover, announced on 21 August 2025 in Dublin, marks another milestone in the long-standing relationship between the lessor and the Australian carrier, which dates back to 2011.
SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the delivery of its second Airbus A321-271NX to Air New Zealand Limited, finalizing a two-aircraft transaction between the Dublin-based lessor and the New Zealand flag carrier. This latest aircraft is powered by a pair of IAE PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and represents a further enhancement to Air New…
Castlelake, a global alternative investment manager with two decades of experience in asset-based private markets, has announced the creation of Merit AirFinance, a dedicated aviation lending entity aimed at supplying debt capital to airlines and leasing companies for both new and used aviation assets. The move marks a significant strategic development, offering clear separation between Castlelake’s…
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has confirmed that its landmark order for 75 Airbus A321neo and 15 Airbus A330neo aircraft is now unconditional. The finalization follows shareholder approval from Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd., which holds a 70% stake in Avolon.
EirTrade Aviation has announced the appointment of Shane Hennessy as its new Director of Origination & Trading for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), marking a significant addition to its leadership team.
ORIX Aviation Systems Limited has announced the successful closing of three unsecured bilateral Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs) with Barclays Bank plc, China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A, and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC. These new agreements mark an important milestone in the company’s financing strategy, representing its inaugural RCF transactions with each of these prominent financial institutions.
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), as part of a three-aircraft agreement sourced from ACG’s direct order with Boeing. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 65126, represents a continuation of the airline’s fleet modernization efforts as it reaffirms its growth trajectory in the post-pandemic aviation landscape.
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
