euroAtlantic Airways, a leading Portuguese charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to acquire two Boeing 777 aircraft. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the airline’s fleet and enhance its operational capabilities, enabling it to meet the growing demands of the global market.
Emirates, the UAE’s flagship carrier, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, serial number 684. This milestone marks the beginning of an extensive fleet expansion, with a total of 65 A350 aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years.
El Al, Israel’s national carrier, has announced the purchase of a Boeing 777 fuselage to bolster its spare engine availability. The acquisition, valued at $7.3 million, was made from a foreign company as part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Tarom, Romania’s national airline, to support operations on the Bucharest-Madrid route. The agreement will see Dan Air providing an Airbus A320, complete with crew, maintenance, and insurance, for flights scheduled between November 22, 2024, and January 13, 2025.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), a prominent lessor based in Hong Kong, has entered into sale and purchase agreements with WWTAI Airopco 1 Bermuda for the divestment of six aircraft. The transaction, facilitated through six of CALC’s Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), is expected to be finalized by March 2025.
BOC Financial Leasing Co., a leading aircraft lessor in China, has successfully acquired two Airbus A320neo aircraft through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established in Tianjin. This strategic acquisition, valued at over $120 million, involved the purchase of the aircraft from an Irish SPV owned by a European lessor.
Avation, a Singapore-based lessor, has announced the successful delivery and concurrent sale of a new ATR72-600 aircraft. This delivery marks the first of two ATR72-600s sold to an airline operating in the Caribbean region.
Airlink, South Africa’s leading regional airline, has announced the introduction of nonstop flights between Cape Town and Gaborone. This new route, scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025, will enhance connectivity between the two cities, catering to both business and leisure travelers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively addressing concerns related to the LEAP-1B engine, used on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, through its standard continued operational safety process. The initiative involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, including Boeing, engine manufacturer CFM International, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
SR Technics (Switzerland) has announced its selection by Air India as the preferred partner for long-term maintenance support of the airline’s CFM56-5B/-7B engine fleet. This partnership highlights SR Technics’ expertise in engine maintenance and its commitment to delivering reliable solutions to global airlines.
