Macquarie AirFinance (Ireland) has successfully completed the delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft to its new customer, Avianca (Colombia). This milestone marks the beginning of a leasing partnership between the two companies, supporting Avianca’s fleet modernization and network expansion.
Fitch Ratings has assigned the following expected ratings to the notes issued by Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust 2025-1: These notes are secured by lease payments and disposition proceeds from a pool of 36 passenger aircraft operated by various third-party lessees. The assigned ratings reflect Fitch’s assessment of the credit quality of the underlying lessees, the diversification and age of…
Camair-Co (Cameroon) has strengthened its fleet by adding a Boeing 737-700, serial 29346, on wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia). This aircraft will help the airline enhance operational flexibility and meet growing demand across its network.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease arrangements for two narrowbody aircraft. The lease period will run from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, coinciding with the airline’s peak operational season.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has announced that Philippine Airlines (PAL) has not exercised the early termination option for its leased Boeing B777-300ER. As a result, the lease will continue through its full term, set to expire in December 2029.
FTAI Aviation, headquartered in the Cayman Islands, has announced plans to redeem all outstanding 4,940,000 8.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Series B Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Shares. The redemption price is set at $25.00 per Series B Share in cash, along with an additional $2.4 million covering accumulated and unpaid distributions.
AFG Aviation Ireland has successfully completed the acquisition of an A319 aircraft, bearing serial number 2825, from XAero, a subsidiary of Xiamen Aircraft Leasing Co. (China). This strategic transaction highlights AFG Aviation’s continued efforts to expand its fleet portfolio and strengthen its position in the aviation leasing market.
Crestone Air Partners is offering two A321 freighter aircraft for immediate availability. One A321-200 is currently undergoing freighter conversion, while another A321F airframe is ready for immediate sale or lease and located in Marana, AZ.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (UK) has announced the sale of an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 4001, to elfc (Ireland). The aircraft remains subject to an existing lease with Avianca (Colombia), ensuring its continued operation within the Avianca fleet.
FlySafair (South Africa) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 40971. The aircraft was acquired on lease from Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (US), a significant move aimed at bolstering the airline’s operational capacity.
