BeauTech Power Systems, a US-based engine solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of twelve CF34-10E engines from Alliance Aviation Services of Australia. This transaction significantly strengthens BeauTech’s inventory of regional jet engine assets, particularly those supporting the Embraer E190/E195 aircraft family.
China Eastern Airlines has announced a broad revision of its existing aircraft and engine lease agreements, alongside the renewal of several key service contracts, including those related to financial services, logistics, and in-flight catering. The revised and renewed agreements come with proposed annual caps extending through 2028, signaling long-term operational planning and cost control.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease, based in the Netherlands, has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transactionwith Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, involving one Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engine. The transaction was finalized in April 2025 and adds to SMBC’s growing portfolio of engine leasing deals in the North American market.
Cusco Aviation, a U.S.-based aviation services firm, has completed a dual transaction involving the sale and subsequent lease of an RB211-535 engine within the European region. This activity further demonstrates the company’s growing role in asset management and aftermarket support, particularly in sourcing, monetizing, and redeploying mature engine platforms.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII, has successfully completed a $596 million asset-backed securities (ABS) offering. The transaction includes the issuance of $524 million in Series A Fixed Rate Notes and $72 million in Series B Fixed Rate Notes, underscoring the firm’s continued use of capital markets to finance its engine leasing portfolio.
AerCap Holdings, headquartered in Ireland, and AFI KLM E&M, the MRO arm of the Air France-KLM Group, have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP engines. This joint venture will provide enhanced engine access and leasing flexibility to LEAP Premier MRO customers worldwide, aligning both companies’ strategic interests in serving the fast-growing fleet…
StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO services provider, has expanded its engine service portfolio by introducing lease engine support for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models. The company has already contracted multiple engines and is making them available on short-term lease arrangements to serve the needs of the global LEAP operator community.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global aviation services provider, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $157.7 million, marking a 32.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Pre-tax income for the quarter was $25.3…
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a U.S.-based lessor specializing in aviation engines and components, has entered into a strategic partnership with Turbo Resources International, a major distributor of aftermarket aircraft parts. The agreement focuses on the consignment of AELF’s surplus aircraft and engine parts, enhancing inventory access for buyers and optimizing asset utilization.
FTAI Aviation, based in the Cayman Islands, reported a net income of $89.9 million on total revenues of $502 millionfor the year 2025. The company’s full-year financial results indicate a steady operational performance within its leasing and aftermarket services segments.
