HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation lender, has successfully completed a senior loan transaction supporting the acquisition of a Boeing B737-800 by Crestone Air Partners, an investment platform backed by Blue Owl Capital. The financed aircraft is currently on lease to a UK-based airline, marking another strategic asset-based lending move for HALO in the secondary aircraft market.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55350, from U.S.-based lessor Azorra, marking the sixth A220 aircraft to join its fleet. This delivery is the first of three aircraft the airline is scheduled to receive from Azorra by 2026, as part of a comprehensive plan to overhaul and modernize its narrowbody fleet.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has announced its first direct order with Boeing, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The deal includes a firm commitment for 20 Boeing B737-8 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. This order signals AviLease’s long-term confidence in the demand for narrowbody jets and its ambition to…
Air Europa is poised to receive its first Boeing B737 MAX aircraft next week, marking a major step in the Spanish carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernization. This delivery will be followed by ten additional B737 MAX aircraft, scheduled to arrive starting in 2026, with deliveries occurring at a rate of one aircraft per month.
United Airlines has been officially identified as the customer behind a previously undisclosed order for 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin after 2030. The revelation adds clarity to Airbus’s backlog and underscores United’s continued commitment to fleet renewal and capacity expansion.
Turkish Airlines has become the first airline globally to utilize the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance product to finance its new aircraft, signaling a unique innovation in aviation financing. The carrier applied the solution to the acquisition of two aircraft: one Airbus A350-900 and one Airbus A321neo.
SkyUp Europe, based in Malta, has expanded its operations with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, serial 8008, via a wet lease agreement with PLAY Europe. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines manufactured by CFM International.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, a major low-cost airline based in Brazil, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8, serial 44040, on lease. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, representing the latest in fuel-efficient single-aisle propulsion technology.
GlobalX, a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to expand its fleet to 35 aircraft by the end of 2027. The carrier’s fleet strategy includes a mix of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, with a schedule of deliveries and returns occurring throughout 2025.
FedEx Express, one of the world’s largest cargo operators, has expanded its long-haul freighter fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B777F, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 66266. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1L engines from General Electric, known for their high thrust output and fuel efficiency.
