Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX), a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 3101, marking its first direct aircraft purchase. In addition, GlobalX has signed definitive lease agreements for four Airbus A319s with serials 2477, 2481, 2492, and 2503, with scheduled deliveries spanning from August to November 2025.
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Magnetic Group, an Estonian aviation services provider, has released a forecast projecting that hospital shop visits for CFM56 engines will reach parity with core performance restoration (CPR) events by the end of 2027. The shift reflects changing maintenance patterns and aging fleet dynamics within the global narrowbody engine market.
Setna iO, a prominent player in the aviation maintenance and engineering sector based in the United States, has announced a significant enhancement to its operational capabilities with the purchase of an ex-American CFM56-5B engine. This acquisition is set for immediate disassembly, marking a milestone as the first engine to be disassembled in-house by the Setnix team…
AAR (US) has signed a multi-year nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with Cebu Pacific Air (Philippines) to support the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet, powered by CFM56-5B engines. The contract will see AAR performing nacelle MRO services at its Chonburi, Thailand facility, reinforcing its commitment to expanding support for Asia-Pacific carriers.
World Star Aviation (UK) has successfully delivered two CFM56-7B engines on lease to Turkish Airlines and Go2Sky (Slovakia), further strengthening its presence in the engine leasing market. Additionally, the company has novated a CFM56-5B engine lease to Croatia Airlines, ensuring continued support for airline fleet operations.
Jordan Airmotive has successfully delivered a CFM56-5B engine to BOC Aviation (Singapore), further solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. This delivery highlights Jordan Airmotive’s expertise in servicing high-demand commercial aircraft engines, ensuring reliability and efficiency for its leasing and airline partners.
Jordan Airmotive, a leading MRO provider based in Jordan, has announced a new partnership with FTAI Aviation (Cayman Islands) to overhaul CFM56-5B engines, a widely used powerplant for the Airbus A320 family. The collaboration aims to enhance MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) capabilities and expand cost-effective solutions for engine operators in the Middle East and beyond.
Maverick Horizon, an Ireland-based aviation company, executed key aircraft transactions in 2024 as part of its fleet optimization strategy.
Aergo Capital Limited, a Dublin-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A320-200 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 5692. The aircraft, managed by SMBC Aviation Capital, is currently on lease to Iberia, Spain’s flagship carrier.
