AerCap Holdings N.V., the global leader in aviation leasing, has reported a robust set of activities for the third quarter of 2025, completing a total of 146 transactions across aircraft, engines, and helicopters. The update highlights AerCap’s strong position in the aviation leasing market and its ability to manage an extensive global fleet portfolio.
JetBlue has officially retired its Embraer E190 fleet, closing a chapter on nearly two decades of service and finalizing its transition to a next-generation all-Airbus narrowbody lineup. The final E190 revenue flight, operated on September 9, 2025, flew between New York JFK and Boston Logan, the same cities that launched JetBlue’s E190 service back in 2005.
Bridges Air Cargo has confirmed plans to commence service in November 2025 with the world’s first Embraer E190F, following successful registration and approval from Transport Malta’s Civil Aviation Directorate. The aircraft, a 2010-vintage unit bearing serial number 19000360, previously operated with Avianca El Salvador before undergoing freighter conversion.
Air France has inaugurated its first Embraer 190 with a fully redesigned travel cabin, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing modernization strategy. On September 1, 2025, flight AF1602, operated by regional subsidiary HOP!, departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg, showcasing the upgraded cabin to passengers across both Business and Economy classes.
Virgin Australia is grappling with rising maintenance expenses as delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing force the carrier to keep older aircraft in service longer than anticipated. The airline, which has been undergoing a post-pandemic recovery and modernization plan, has extended some of its existing leases to maintain operational capacity. This decision, however, has increased short-term costs, given…
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
Air France Hop has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a leased Embraer E190, bearing manufacturer serial number 19000655. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E5 engines, part of GE Aerospace’s CF34 engine family widely used on E-Jet regional aircraft.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is poised to take delivery of one Embraer E190 regional jet, with manufacturer serial number 19000431, by the end of this week. The acquisition forms part of the airline’s strategic plan to grow its domestic and regional network with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft tailored to short- and medium-haul operations.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Falko, a UK-based aircraft asset manager focused on regional aircraft, has disclosed its second-quarter 2025 portfolio activity, highlighting ongoing leasing and sales efforts across its global customer base. As of 30 June 2025, Falko’s managed fleet stood at 211 aircraft, leased to 37 customers in various regions worldwide.
