AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.
AFG Aviation has announced the acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets, identified by MSNs 19004 and 19009, from Regional One, further expanding its portfolio of high-demand regional aircraft. The aircraft have been placed on lease with Cally Air, the state-owned airline of Cross River State, Nigeria, in a move designed to enhance intra-regional air service and infrastructure across West Africa.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the successful closing of a $750 million offering of 4.800% senior unsecured notes due October 2030. The transaction marks the company’s second note issuance of 2025 and reaffirms its ability to raise substantial capital from the debt markets amid ongoing investor confidence.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered the first of three Boeing 737‑8 MAX aircraft from its Boeing orderbook to Virgin Australia.
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has announced the successful acquisition of a used Airbus A320 aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5050, from Royal Air Charter Service Inc. The transaction highlights AFG’s continued commitment to asset growth and active portfolio management within the commercial aircraft leasing sector.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has posted a strong performance for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $143 million, representing a 36% year-over-year increase. The lessor also reported lease revenue of $678 million, up 3% from the same quarter last year, and operating cash flow of $464 million, up 4%.
Avolon, the Dublin‑based aircraft lessor and one of the top global leasing firms, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 90 new aircraft — specifically, 75 A321neo single-aisle jets and 15 A330neo widebodies — with delivery scheduled through 2033.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has successfully delivered a Boeing 737-800 to Jettime a/s, establishing its first leasing partnership in Denmark. This marks a significant milestone for JSA as it expands its customer base into the Nordic ACMI and charter market, with Jettime operating as a leading regional provider of tailored air services.
CDB Aviation has delivered a second Airbus A321-253NX to My Freighter LLC, which will operate the aircraft under the Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air. This delivery marks another key step in the expanding strategic partnership between the lessor and the carrier, aimed at supporting rapid aviation growth within the Uzbek market.
