Avolon, one of the world’s most prominent aviation leasing companies, has expanded its partnership with Centrum Air through a new agreement to lease five Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The deal, revealed during the Dubai Airshow, marks another key step in Centrum Air’s ongoing fleet expansion and reinforces Avolon’s growing role in supplying next-generation aircraft to fast-growing airlines…
Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its fleet development strategy by finalizing an agreement with Avolon for the lease of 13 new Airbus aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow, covers nine A330neo widebodies and four A320neo family narrowbodies, all sourced from Avolon’s substantial forward orderbook. These aircraft will play a central role in Etihad’s medium-haul and short-haul…
AirBaltic Marks Latvia’s National Day With A220 Flyover Latvia’s national airline airBaltic commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia with a special ceremonial flyover in Riga, showcasing an Airbus A220-300 painted in the distinctive red-white-red colors of the Latvian flag. The aircraft, bearing registration YL-CSL, flew along the 11th November Embankment, drawing significant public attention as part of…
Airbus is presenting its cutting-edge rotorcraft and vertical aviation technologies at European Rotors 2025, Europe’s premier event for helicopters and UAS, held from 18–20 November 2025 in Cologne, Germany. The manufacturer’s exhibits include the advanced H140, the proven H125, and the company’s Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system, highlighting their suitability for missions such as disaster relief, search and rescue, and medical transport.
Air Astana is contending with a significant escalation in PW1100G engine failures affecting its Airbus A320neo family fleet. Both the mainline airline and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan rely heavily on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engine, which has experienced recurring technical issues linked to design defects and contaminated powder metal components.
Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its long-term fleet strategy by joining the Airbus A330neo programme through a new lease agreement with Avolon. Announced during the Dubai Airshow, the deal includes the lease of nine Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking Etihad’s entry into Airbus’s newest-generation widebody platform. In addition to these widebodies, Etihad will also lease four A320neo family aircraft, supporting…
flydubai has taken a historic step in its fleet strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo family aircraft, marking the first time the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order with the European manufacturer. Announced on the second day of the Dubai Airshow, the agreement represents a major fleet diversification move for an airline…
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing and aviation finance companies, has announced a major order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from its existing orderbook. The announcement was made at the Dubai Airshow 2025, further strengthening Avolon’s long-standing partnership with CFM.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading global full-service aircraft asset manager, reported a strong third quarter and nine-month performance for 2025, underscoring its solid financial position and strategic growth trajectory. The company’s results reflect higher asset utilization, disciplined capital deployment, and improved operating efficiency despite a challenging global leasing environment.
Etihad Airways is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its strategic investment in next-generation aircraft that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The upcoming jet, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12791, represents another addition to Etihad’s modern and fuel-efficient narrowbody fleet.
