Aircraft Leasing & Management (UK) has announced the acquisition of an A321neo, bearing serial number 10056, from Minsheng Financial Leasing (China). The aircraft is currently under an existing lease agreement with Viva (Mexico), enhancing its operational use in the growing Latin American market.
Ascend Airways UK has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, subleased from SmartLynx (Latvia) in December 2024. This marks a significant milestone in Ascend Airways’ fleet expansion strategy as it aims to strengthen its operations and enhance capacity ahead of the busy summer travel season.
CALC (Hong Kong) has taken another significant step in its strategic expansion, with its Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) entering into Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreements with a subsidiary of Aircraft Recycling International(Cayman Islands). The agreements cover the acquisition of two A320 aircraft, with the transactions expected to be finalized by the end of December 2024.
MJets Air, a Malaysian-based charter airline, is set to expand its operational capacity with the acquisition of its seventh aircraft, a Boeing 737-400SF. The aircraft is being purchased from JPA No.161 Co., a Japanese entity, for US$4.6 million in cash. This strategic move aligns with MJets Air’s ambitious plan to increase its fleet size to 13 aircraft by the end…
Arcano Partners (Spain) has announced the successful completion of its second transaction through its investment vehicles Arcano Aviation Fund and Arcano Capital Aviation. The transaction involves the acquisition of two Airbus narrowbody aircraft, both of which are under existing lease agreements with Wizz Air (Hungary).
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) has announced the successful closing of a $240 million term loan facility, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy. The funds will be used to finance the acquisition of six next-generation aircraft, all of which are on long-term leases with five airlines operating across the globe.
El Al (Israel) has secured a $120 million loan from a financing consortium led by Hapoalim (Israel) to fund the purchase of its 17th Boeing 787. This financing milestone reflects El Al’s continued commitment to modernizing its fleet with advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft.
euroAtlantic Airways, a leading Portuguese charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to acquire two Boeing 777 aircraft. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the airline’s fleet and enhance its operational capabilities, enabling it to meet the growing demands of the global market.
El Al, Israel’s national carrier, has announced the purchase of a Boeing 777 fuselage to bolster its spare engine availability. The acquisition, valued at $7.3 million, was made from a foreign company as part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-9, identified by serial number 40646. The aircraft is on a long-term lease with American Airlines (US) and was purchased from ORIX Aviation (Ireland).
