Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has finalized the sale of two Embraer E190 airframes and two engines to Regional One (US), a leading provider of aircraft and aftermarket solutions. This transaction aligns with NAC’s strategy to optimize its portfolio and repurpose assets for secondary market demand.
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has successfully completed the sale of an Embraer E175 in collaboration with Executive Jet Support (UK). This transaction aligns with NAC’s ongoing strategy to optimize its portfolio, focusing on aircraft transitions and remarketing efforts to meet industry demand.
flydubai has opted to extend the leases on four Boeing 737-800 aircraft that were originally scheduled for return to their lessors. This decision comes as the airline did not receive any of the aircraft contractually expected for delivery in 2024, affecting its planned fleet expansion.
SWISS has taken a strategic approach to managing its fleet by repurposing the two PW1524G-3 engines from a grounded A220-300, serial 55021, for use as spare engines. The aircraft has been stranded in Brussels since November 2024 and is now projected to remain out of service until autumn 2025.
JetBlue (US) is bracing for a peak in aircraft on ground (AOG) levels within the next one to two years as it continues to deal with the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues affecting its fleet. CFO Ursula Hurley has stated that the airline expects the number of grounded aircraft to rise into the mid-to-high teens in 2025, further stressing JetBlue’s operational and financial outlook.
HK Express (Hong Kong) anticipates that ongoing issues with its Pratt & Whitney (P&W)-powered A320neo fleetwill continue to impact operations through 2025. The airline reported that in 2024, an average of 5.6 A320neos were grounded at any given time due to issues with the P&W GTF engines.
LXA Leasing, a leading Irish leasing company, has entered into a five-year General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Amelia, a French regional airline. The agreement covers Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for Amelia’s A320 fleet, strengthening the partnership between the two entities and supporting Amelia’s operational reliability.
SkyWorks Holdings, a US-based aviation asset management and advisory firm, has released details of its 4Q 2024 activities, which include a range of sale, leaseback, and financing transactions across multiple aircraft types and global clients.
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.
Russian airlines have significantly reduced their exposure to foreign risks by ending the practice of double registration for 360 aircraft in their fleets. This strategic move addresses regulatory and operational uncertainties tied to the dual registration of aircraft, particularly those registered in foreign jurisdictions.
