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Signature Aviation Sells Engine Repair Unit To StandardAero For $230 Million

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Signature Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its engine repair and overhaul division to StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO specialist owned by Carlyle Group, in a transaction valued at $230 million. The strategic divestment marks an important milestone for Signature as it refocuses on its core operations within the fixed-base operator (FBO) sector serving private and business jet clients worldwide.

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Air China Sells Retired Boeing 747-400 For $13.6 Million

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Air China has completed the sale of a retired Boeing 747-400, marking another step in the carrier’s efforts to raise cash from non-active aircraft assets. The transaction was finalized for US $13.6 million, with the deal covering aircraft MSN 25882, which had spent its entire career flying under the Chinese flag carrier.

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Amedeo Sells Two Airbus A380s To Emirates

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Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.

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Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo And Brookfield Acquire Air Lease

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Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation in a transformational all-cash transaction valued at approximately $28.2 billion including debt. Once the deal closes, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease Corporation, with its aircraft orderbook transferred to SMBC Aviation Capital, which will also act as the servicer for the portfolio.

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JetBlue Airways Sells 12 Embraer E190-100s to Werner Aero

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JetBlue Airways has completed the sale of 12 Embraer E190-100 aircraft along with 12 CF34-10E6 engines to aviation aftermarket specialist Werner Aero. Announced on August 5, 2025, the agreement will see the assets delivered to Ascent Aviation’s MRO facility in Marana, Arizona, between June 2025 and February 2026.

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Arena Aviation Acquires Ten E190s Leased To AeroMexico

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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.

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AMS Sells Two CFM56-5B6/3 Engines From 2008

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AMS (UK) has successfully concluded the sale of two CFM56-5B6/3 engines, manufactured in 2008, on behalf of their owner. The engines, bearing serial numbers 697839 and 697840, were marketed through an exhaustive and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, demonstrating strong demand for mid-life engines in the secondary market.

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Exchange Income Acquires Canadian North For $150 Million

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Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) has finalized the acquisition of Bradley Air Services, the parent company of Canadian North, for US$150 million. This strategic acquisition strengthens EIC’s presence in the regional airline and essential air services market in Northern Canada. The transaction was predominantly financed through the corporation’s existing credit facility, indicating strong financial backing and confidence from lending institutions…