Play Europe, based in Malta, has deployed its first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft, serial number 8008, to Ostrava for preparation ahead of a wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines, the Ukrainian ACMI and charter specialist. The arrangement marks the beginning of a new leasing partnership between the two operators as Play Europe begins to commercialize its expanding fleet.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the U.S.-based aircraft leasing giant, has released its first-quarter 2025 performance update, reporting strong investment activity and continued portfolio optimization. The company delivered 14 new aircraft from its orderbook, representing a total investment of approximately US$800 million during the quarter.
Avolon, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies based in Ireland, has reported a highly active first quarter of 2025, marked by robust acquisition, sales, and placement activity. The company acquired 115 aircraft, sold 34 aircraft, and ended the quarter with 66 aircraft agreed for sale, underscoring the strength of demand and fleet turnover in the leasing market.
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-headquartered aircraft lessor, has successfully closed a US$1.5 billion self-arranged term loan with participation from 21 banks globally. The transaction includes two separate facilities, allocated respectively to BOC Aviation Ltd. in Singapore and BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd., reinforcing the group’s diversified funding strategy and global financial positioning.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two Boeing narrowbody aircraft currently under lease with major North American carriers. The firm has purchased one B737-800, leased to Sunwing Airlines of Canada, and one B737-700, leased to Southwest Airlines in the United States.
SMBC Aviation Capital Finance, a subsidiary of SMBC Aviation Capital based in Ireland, has successfully completed the sale of US$500 million in five-year senior unsecured notes, priced at a principal rate of 5.10%. The offering represents a major financing initiative for the aircraft leasing group as it continues to expand and optimize its capital structure.
Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), based in the United States, has announced the final closing of its fourth and largest aviation investment vehicle to date, securing total aggregate equity commitments of US$936 million. The fund underscores the growing investor appetite for aviation assets and ACS’s expanding role as a major player in the aircraft leasing and investment…
Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
Maverick Horizon, based in Ireland, has successfully closed a new acquisition deal with FTAI Aviation, located in the Cayman Islands. This significant transaction involves the acquisition of three former ITA Airbus A320 aircraft, with serial numbers 1473, 1480, and 1489. These aircraft will be strategically placed on lease with various airlines, enhancing Maverick Horizon’s leasing operations and expanding its…
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), based in Hong Kong, has announced the successful upsizing of its inaugural warehouse facility to US$700 million. This significant financial enhancement is supported by the participation of 20 leading banks from around the world.
