SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing firms based in Ireland, has finalized an agreement to lease one Airbus A320neo to Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost and charter carrier. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026, further supporting Air Cairo’s ongoing strategy to modernize and expand its fleet.
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Kenya Airways, a major player in African aviation, is currently facing significant operational hurdles with its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. According to CEO Allan Kilavuka, three of these aircraft have not been airborne since February 2025, primarily due to the airline’s challenges in securing the appropriate engines and spare parts.
Airseven, a Danish charter airline, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 35271. The aircraft is operated by Copenhagen Airtaxi, also based in Denmark, and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a popular and widely used engine type for this aircraft model.
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…
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.
Bahamasair, the national airline of The Bahamas, is actively exploring options for modernizing its fleet, with the Boeing 737 MAX emerging as a primary contender. The airline’s current fleet includes Boeing 737-500 and 737-700 models, which are becoming less efficient compared to newer aircraft.
Southwest Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its longstanding reliance on the Boeing 737 family as the backbone of its operations. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number 42668, will be registered as N8976K once it joins the fleet. This latest addition further strengthens Southwest’s status as the world’s largest operator of the Boeing…
