China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has entered into a portfolio and asset sale agreementwith Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) (UAE), covering the sale of six leased aircraft. The deal, which includes two Airbus A320neo and four A321neo, is set to close by the end of October 2026.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to acquire up to 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by the end of 2025, as disclosed by Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza at an event in Jakarta. This expansion is intended to strengthen Indonesia’s commercial aviation sector, aligning with the growth of the national aerospace industry.
XEJet (Nigeria) has announced a strategic partnership with Zela Aviation (Cyprus) to promote the ACMI leasing of its Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This collaboration aims to enhance XEJet’s presence in the regional leasing market, offering flexible capacity solutions for airlines in need of short-term or seasonal aircraft availability.
Sky Alps (Italy) has wet leased a Boeing 737-800, serial 30667, from ETF Airways (Croatia) to support operations on the Verona-Hamburg route. The lease agreement, set for an undisclosed duration, ensures seamless capacity coverageon the airline’s international network.
RwandAir has secured a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A330-200, serial 493, from GullivAir (Bulgaria) to cover operational needs through April 2025. This temporary lease arrangement comes as RwandAir’s own A330-200s undergo scheduled maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted long-haul services for the airline.
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has raised concerns over potential tariff implications that could lead to a significant price hike in Boeing 787 aircraft costs. In a worst-case scenario, the price of a B787 could increase by up to $40 million per unit, creating challenges for airlines and lessors managing fleet expansion and replacement plans.
High Ridge Aviation (Ireland) has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial 34814, from ORIX Aviation (Ireland). The aircraft remains under lease to Korean Air, maintaining its operational deployment within the airline’s long-haul fleet.
Vietjet (Vietnam) has secured a $300 million aircraft financing agreement with Carlyle Aviation Partners (US), ensuring financial support for its upcoming aircraft deliveries scheduled for 2025-26. This deal reflects Vietjet’s commitment to fleet expansion and operational growth in the highly competitive Southeast Asian aviation market.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has announced its 2024 financial results, reporting total revenues and other income of $2.6 billion, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase. The company’s net profit after tax surged 20.9% to $924 million, demonstrating strong financial performance and leasing demand. Additionally, BOC Aviation maintained a robust liquidity position of $6.5 billion, reinforcing its financial stability and investment capacity.
