Hamburg Commercial Bank (Germany) has announced that its Global Aviation division has provided structured portfolio financing to Pulsar Aero Global (Ireland) for the acquisition of five aircraft. The portfolio includes three Boeing 737-800s, one Airbus A321-200, and one Airbus A320-200, which are leased to operators across Latin America, Asia, and Europe for terms of up to five years.
Crestone Air Partners currently has one A321-200 undergoing freighter conversion, as part of its strategic efforts to expand its cargo offerings. Additionally, the company has an A321F airframe available for immediate sale or lease, located in Marana, Arizona.
Connect Airlines (US) has officially transferred its final aircraft, a DHC8-400, bearing serial number 4327, to Air Niugini (Papua New Guinea). With this transfer, Connect Airlines is now left without any aircraft in its fleet, marking a significant shift in its operational status.
Cebu Pacific (Philippines) has successfully closed its first-ever sustainability-linked Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) for a new Airbus A321neo. This milestone financing reflects the airline’s commitment to integrating sustainable practices into its growth strategy.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (UK) has announced the acquisition of an A321neo, bearing serial number 10056, from Minsheng Financial Leasing (China). The aircraft is currently under an existing lease agreement with Viva (Mexico), enhancing its operational use in the growing Latin American market.
Airbus has announced its 2024 performance, reporting the delivery of 766 commercial aircraft to customers worldwide. The year also saw 878 gross orders and 826 net orders, reflecting strong demand across its product range.
Air India has finalized its comprehensive aircraft order with Airbus, comprising a total of 350 aircraft. The order includes 210 A321neo, 90 A320neo, 25 A350-900, and 25 A350-1000 models. As part of this agreement, six A350-900s have already been delivered, marking a significant milestone in Air India’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy.
Air Algérie has revised its aircraft order with Airbus, canceling its initial commitment for two A350-1000s while placing a new order for three additional A330-900s. This adjustment reflects the airline’s evolving fleet strategy to optimize its operations and better meet market demands.
Aero Capital Solutions (US) has shared its 2024 transaction highlights, showcasing a year of significant activity and growth. The company purchased 67 aircraft and 10 standalone engines during the year, strengthening its diverse portfolio of aviation assets.
AerFin (Ireland) has successfully completed the purchase and teardown of a Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines (JAL). This acquisition marks another significant step in AerFin’s efforts to bolster its aftermarket inventory for widebody aircraft parts.
