Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the delivery of a second ATR72-600, bearing serial number 1181, to regional operator Emerald Airlines. This milestone continues the growing relationship between the two Irish aviation entities, further strengthening Emerald Airlines’ short-haul regional network capabilities.
Sabena technics, a leading French independent MRO provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, to provide comprehensive base maintenance and aircraft enhancements for the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. The work will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over a three-year period from 2026 to 2029.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing firms based in Ireland, has finalized an agreement to lease one Airbus A320neo to Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost and charter carrier. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026, further supporting Air Cairo’s ongoing strategy to modernize and expand its fleet.
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…
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
Aergo Capital has announced the promotion of Catherine Power to the role of Chief Legal Officer, marking a key step in the lessor’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its internal leadership structure. This appointment reflects the company’s confidence in Power’s legal acumen and long-standing contribution to Aergo’s strategic and regulatory affairs.
Griffin Global Asset Management, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has finalized long-term lease agreements with United Airlines for six new Boeing 737-9 aircraft, all of which were delivered during April and May 2025. The deal underlines Griffin’s strategic relationship with one of the world’s largest carriers and reflects growing demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
Phoenix Aviation Capital, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing and finance company, has successfully closed a $300 million senior secured credit facility, reinforcing its financial capacity to support existing and future aviation asset transactions. The deal marks a strategic milestone as the company continues to expand its presence in the global aircraft leasing market.
AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has been awarded over $1 billion by a UK High Court ruling, which found that insurers are obligated to cover losses related to aircraft stranded in Russia. The case stemmed from the aftermath of sanctions and countermeasures that left hundreds of leased aircraft unable to be repossessed by Western lessors following the invasion of…
