World Star Aviation, a UK-based aviation asset management company, has announced the successful completion of a sale/leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B engine. This transaction underscores the company’s expertise in structuring tailored leasing solutions for the aviation industry.
SkyWorks Holdings, a US-based aviation asset management and advisory firm, has released details of its 4Q 2024 activities, which include a range of sale, leaseback, and financing transactions across multiple aircraft types and global clients.
Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced a sale-leaseback transactioninvolving 36 Boeing B737-800s. The deal, conducted with aircraft management firm BBAM, aligns with Southwest’s strategy to monetize the surplus value of its exclusively all-B737 fleet.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a leading US-based aircraft lessor, has announced the completion of a sale and leaseback agreement with Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier. The deal includes one A330neo and seven A321 aircraft, finalized in December 2024. Additionally, a second A330neo is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully delivered the first B737-8 to Air India Express. This marks the initial delivery in a larger multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between the U.S.-based lessor and the Indian carrier. The delivery is a significant milestone for both parties, as Air India Express seeks to modernize and expand its fleet to meet increasing demand for regional and international…
GOAL Aircraft Leasing, a prominent German leasing company, has finalized a sale and leaseback agreement with Porter Airlines (Canada) for two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. These modern jets will be operated by Porter Airlines under long-term lease arrangements, further strengthening its fleet for regional and transcontinental operations.
Southwest Airlines, a leading US carrier, has finalized a sale-leaseback agreement with BBAM, covering 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal has already generated $871 million from the sale of the first 35 aircraft, with lease terms ranging from 26 to 37 months.
Spirit Airlines, a major US-based low-cost carrier, has filed a motion to initiate sale/leaseback transactions with JSA International US Holdings. These transactions involve up to four Airbus A321neo aircraft, serials 12324, 12330, 12333, and 12425, currently scheduled for delivery to Spirit between December 17, 2024, and April 2025.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (Brazil) has entered into two sale-leaseback agreements with SKY Aero Management (Ireland) for three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This strategic move is part of GOL’s fleet optimization and financing strategy, leveraging sale-leaseback arrangements to maintain operational flexibility and liquidity.
CDB Aviation (Ireland) has successfully closed a sale/leaseback transaction for one Airbus A350-900 with Air France, a longstanding airline customer. This agreement highlights the ongoing collaboration between the lessor and the carrier, further strengthening their strategic partnership.
