SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has finalized lease agreements with AJet, a Turkish airline, for five Airbus A320neo aircraft. This transaction represents a notable expansion in AJet’s narrowbody operations as it continues to scale up across domestic and regional routes.
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the appointment of Richard Nuttall as its new president, effective 29 May 2025. Nuttall will succeed Stanley Ng, who is transitioning into the dual role of president and chief operating officer (COO) of PAL Holdings, the airline’s parent company.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has temporarily wet leased a Boeing 777-300ER from Privilege Style, a Spanish charter and ACMI specialist, to operate on the Calgary–London Heathrow route. The lease is in effect until 19 June 2025, serving as a replacement for WestJet’s own Boeing 787-9, which is currently unavailable.
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.
Oman Air has announced plans to resume its Muscat-Singapore service in September 2025, operating the route with its modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This development marks a significant step in reconnecting Oman with Southeast Asia, highlighting the airline’s focus on expanding its international network.
AJet, the Turkish low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will inaugurate direct flights between Istanbul and Aleppo on August 2, 2025. This move marks another milestone in the airline’s expansion into Syria, building on its growing network across the region.
Icelandair and Air India have signed a new codeshare agreement to expand connectivity and provide passengers with improved travel options between Iceland and India. The partnership will enable seamless connections and integrated ticketing for travelers flying between the two countries.
