Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has entered into an agreement to sell a Boeing 777-300ER that is currently on lease to Philippine Airlines. The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, representing a significant divestment from its widebody portfolio.
Oman Air Cargo is undergoing a strategic fleet restructuring, moving from an insourced freighter model to an outsourced one. Under this plan, the airline is slimming its fleet to a single widebody type and has already sold a Boeing 737‑800F, serial 35108.
Blue Air (Romania) administrators have successfully sold two Boeing 737-500 aircraft, serial numbers 24941 and 24942, at auction for a total of approximately US$3.5 million. The identity of the buyer has not been disclosed, leaving some uncertainty about the future deployment of these aircraft.
Air Zimbabwe has announced plans to sell two B777-200ER aircraft, serial numbers 28421 and 28422, in an “as-is” condition to help settle its outstanding debts. The airline is seeking bids for the aircraft by 25 July 2025, marking a significant move to reduce financial pressures and stabilize its operations.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the leading aircraft lessors in the Middle East, has entered into agreements with two separate counterparties to sell approximately 75 aircraft, including 50 Embraer E-Jets and 25 out-of-production aircraft. The divestment process is expected to conclude by the end of 2025, marking a significant realignment of the company’s portfolio.
China Southern Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Asia, has suspended the planned sale of 10 Boeing B787-8 aircraft, citing the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The decision underscores how geopolitical dynamics are increasingly influencing commercial aviation transactions.
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.
China Southern Airlines has placed ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GENX-1B70 engines up for sale as it continues to streamline its widebody fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 34923 through 34932, are each listed at a minimum price of approximately US$50 million, reflecting their market valuation amid ongoing fleet restructuring efforts.
Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has executed a sale agreement involving an Embraer E195 airframe with UK-based aviation services provider Avtrade.
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has finalized the sale of two Embraer E190 airframes and two engines to Regional One (US), a leading provider of aircraft and aftermarket solutions. This transaction aligns with NAC’s strategy to optimize its portfolio and repurpose assets for secondary market demand.
