GOL Airlines, a leading Brazilian carrier, has successfully negotiated a resolution with the Bank of Utah concerning claims tied to the lease agreements of several aircraft in its fleet. This agreement covers two Boeing 737-800s with serials 34997 and 34998, and three Boeing 737-8s with serials 44008, 44023, and 44031.
DP Aircraft I, a UK-based aircraft leasing company, has entered into a significant agreement with LOT Polish Airlines for the lease of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. This arrangement will be managed through DP Aircraft I’s newly established Irish special purpose vehicles (SVPs), named DP Aircraft Ireland MSN 36110 and DP Aircraft Ireland MSN 35320.
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, built in 2013, is on a long-term lease to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, with the lease agreement extending until October 2031.
Macquarie AirFinance Holdings, based in Ireland, has successfully priced an offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.20% Senior Notes due 2028. This private offering is part of the company’s strategic financial planning to secure long-term capital.
AerCap Ireland Capital and AerCap Global Aviation Trust, key entities within the global aircraft leasing industry, have successfully priced an offering of junior subordinated notes. The offering amounts to $500 million in aggregate principal, with the notes set to mature in 2056. These notes will carry a fixed-rate reset structure, starting with an initial interest rate of…
CDB Aviation, a prominent global aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has successfully reached agreements with two of its insurers, Fidelis Insurance (Bermuda) and Ping An Insurance (China), regarding the resolution of claims related to aircraft detained in Russia. Additionally, discussions with another insurer, Chubb (Switzerland), are reported to be in an advanced stage.
SpiceJet is once again under legal scrutiny as it faces fresh insolvency proceedings initiated by BBN Airlines Indonesia. The dispute centers on unpaid lease rentals amounting to US$5.9 million, marking another financial challenge for the Indian low-cost carrier.
US-based aircraft leasing firm Crestone Air Partners has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-800 aircraft, including one passenger version leased to UK-based leisure airline TUI, and one Boeing B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) leased to Bulgarian operator Compass Air Cargo.
CALC (China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd), based in Hong Kong, reported impressive financial results for 2024, demonstrating significant growth with total revenue increasing by 9.2% to US$669.5 million and profit attributable to shareholders rising dramatically by 809% to US$33.1 million.
Stratos has delivered an Airbus A330-300P2F on a long-term operating lease to MNG Airlines, a Turkish cargo airline operating worldwide. The aircraft, MSN 1510, was converted into a freighter by EFW in Dresden, marking the second such conversion completed by Stratos at this facility.
