ETF Airways, based in Croatia, has initiated a wet lease arrangement with Sky Alps of Italy, involving a Boeing B737-800 aircraft, serial number 30667. This aircraft will operate on the route between Verona and Dusseldorf, enhancing Sky Alps’ capacity on this international route.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), based in the UAE, has successfully delivered the sixth and final Boeing B737 MAX family aircraft to Aeromexico. This delivery marks the completion of DAE’s current mandate with the airline, which included three B737-8 and three B737-9 aircraft.
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has reached a significant milestone with the successful delivery of its 200th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12332, to United Airlines. This event is noteworthy as it marks the first delivery from CALC’s Mobile, Alabama, facility, underscoring the leasing company’s expanding operations and global reach.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) and several of its subsidiaries have successfully negotiated settlement agreements with a number of insurers, resulting in a substantial cash inflow of $328.5 million. These settlements are a significant part of ALC’s efforts to recuperate losses stemming from its $791.0 million write-off related to its aircraft interests that were detained in Russia.
CALC (Tianjin) has announced a leadership transition, appointing Pan Jianyun as the new chairman, replacing Wang Yun. The appointment is effective immediately and marks a strategic move in the company’s governance.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has released its 2024 financial results, highlighting a strong revenue performance and substantial net income growth. The company reported total revenues of $569.2 million, reflecting increased demand for engine leasing and asset management services.
GOL (Brazil), along with Wells Fargo Trust Company (US) and JSA International US Holdings, has entered into a stipulation and agreed order regarding the claim allowance and related matters for an aircraft bearing serial number 35825. This agreement clarifies the ownership, leasing, and financial obligations surrounding the aircraft.
Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has announced a wet lease agreement with Nesma Airlines, an Egyptian carrier, for one Airbus A320 during the February to April 2025 period. The aircraft, serial number 3596, will be leased under an ACMI arrangement, covering aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance.
Carlyle Aviation Partners has announced the closing of AASET 2025-1, its seventeenth aircraft asset-backed securitization (ABS). This transaction involved the issuance of $518 million in Secured Notes, which will facilitate the acquisition of 23 aircraft as part of the firm’s broader portfolio expansion strategy.
Aero Engine Solutions (US) has announced the formation of two dedicated leasing entities, AES Engine Leasing and AVEN Engine Solutions, marking a significant expansion in its aircraft and engine leasing portfolio.
