Asiana Cargo, the cargo division of South Korea’s Asiana Airlines, is in the final stages of its acquisition by Air Incheon, marking a pivotal moment in the consolidation of the country’s air freight market. Following regulatory approvals by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT), the unified cargo airline is expected to officially launch in July 2025.
China Southern Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Asia, has suspended the planned sale of 10 Boeing B787-8 aircraft, citing the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The decision underscores how geopolitical dynamics are increasingly influencing commercial aviation transactions.
Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Albastar (Spain) is in the final phase of its sale process, having opted to sell 100% of the airline rather than pursue a partial equity partnership. The strategic shift comes after the expression of interest (EOI) stage yielded three concrete offers, each reportedly valuing the carrier at approximately US$55 million.
StandardAero, a leading provider in the aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, has announced that two of its significant stockholders, affiliates of The Carlyle Group (US) and GIC Private (Singapore), intend to offer for sale 30,000,000 shares of the company’s common stock in an underwritten secondary offering.
Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has executed a sale agreement involving an Embraer E195 airframe with UK-based aviation services provider Avtrade.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has entered into a portfolio and asset sale agreementwith Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) (UAE), covering the sale of six leased aircraft. The deal, which includes two Airbus A320neo and four A321neo, is set to close by the end of October 2026.
Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae has officially stated that Air Busan (South Korea) will not be sold as a separate entity, reinforcing the group’s commitment to maintaining its aviation portfolio. Amid speculation about potential restructuring or divestment, Cho’s remarks affirm that Air Busan will remain under Hanjin Group’s control, ensuring stability for the airline.
DAT (Denmark) has successfully delivered the first of two ATR72-600 aircraft, serial 1233, to Fly91 (India) as part of the regional carrier’s fleet expansion. The second ATR72-600 from the purchase agreement is expected to be delivered in the near future, supporting Fly91’s growing domestic operations.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland), AIP Capital (US), and LuminArx Capital Management (US) have completed the joint acquisition of a portfolio of three Airbus A330-300s, enhancing their investment in the widebody aircraft leasing market. The transaction includes two A330-300s, serials 1346 and 1367, both powered by CF6 engines and leased to China Airlines (Taiwan), along with another A330-300, serial 1690, also powered by CF6 engines…
