JP Lease Products & Services Co., Ltd (JLPS) and its Dublin-based affiliate JLPS Ireland Limited have confirmed the successful acquisition and delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to flydubai, marking the third and final delivery under a three-aircraft portfolio mandate awarded earlier in 2025. The transaction, structured as a sale and leaseback, was conducted on behalf of JLPS’s Japanese investor base…
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A350-1000, continuing its strategic overhaul of its international long-haul fleet. The newest aircraft, registered as JA10WJ, joined the fleet on July 17, 2025, as part of the airline’s broader plan to phase out its aging Boeing 777-300ERs in favor of more efficient, modern widebodies.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.
Porter Airlines of Canada has finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025. The financing arrangement is led by Fortress Investment Group (US) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing (Germany), with GOAL also acting as the lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance (US) is providing the associated debt financing.
Kenya Airways is set to return one of its three grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliners to active service on 22 July 2025, marking a key milestone in the airline’s efforts to resolve ongoing capacity challenges. The other two grounded B787s are expected to rejoin the fleet in September and December 2025, respectively.
JSX, the U.S.-based semi-private air carrier, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ATR for the acquisition of 15 ATR42-600 aircraft, with options for 10 more, signaling a major step into turboprop operations. The first two aircraft are expected to enter service through leasing arrangements by the end of 2025, launching a new operational segment for the company known for its business-class…
My Freighter, a cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, has announced the acquisition of its first Boeing 757-200F on lease from Titan Aviation Leasing, headquartered in the United States. The delivery of this freighter aircraft is scheduled for late February 2025, marking a significant milestone in My Freighter’s expansion strategy.
