Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s emerging premium airline, has signed a deal to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bolstering its fleet as it prepares for its inaugural flights in 2025. The announcement, made during the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, marks the airline’s second major aircraft order and reflects its commitment…
REGENT Craft, a U.S.-based innovator in maritime transportation, has announced that United Marine Egypt Shipping will be the first customer to receive its Monarch seaglider, a groundbreaking 50-100-passenger craft designed for high-speed, eco-friendly coastal travel. The Monarch seaglider’s delivery is slated for completion before the end of the decade, marking a significant step in the…
UK-based Falko Regional Aircraft has completed the acquisition of 11 Embraer E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) of Ireland. This transaction, part of a sale and purchase agreement initially signed in March 2024, includes E175, E190, and E195 models. These regional jets are currently leased to LOT Polish Airlines, a key operator in Europe’s regional…
Aircraft asset manager Stratos has finalized the sale of four aircraft across three separate transactions, enhancing returns for its investors. The sales include two A320 aircraft sold to Avion Express, a 737-300F purchased by a Middle Eastern buyer, and a leased 777-300ER acquired by Altavair-managed investors. The A320s were transferred at lease expiration, while the…
Air Belgium, currently in receivership, may soon see a revival with serious interest from 16 potential buyers, as confirmed by Bernard Vanham, the appointed liquidation manager. According to CEO Niky Terzakis, four key candidates are expected to submit offers by November 1, 2024. Among these, three are prominent global airlines operating in both passenger and…
