Aircastle (Ireland) has successfully priced $500 million in 5.250% Senior Notes due 2030, issued at 99.171%. This move strengthens the aircraft lessor’s financial position and provides long-term capital for its global leasing operations.
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.
Icelease, an aircraft leasing company based in Iceland, has successfully placed a B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), identified by serial number 30879, on lease with ASL Aviation Holdings, headquartered in Ireland. This lease agreement further expands ASL Aviation’s capabilities in the cargo sector.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, has shared projections that Boeing will increase the monthly production rate of its B737 MAX aircraft to 38 units by the end of summer 2025. Additionally, production could climb to 42 units per month by October 2025, subject to approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced a definitive agreement with K2 Aviation of Ireland to sell seven aircraft from its portfolio. These aircraft, consisting of both Airbus and Boeingmodels, are currently on lease to six different airline customers.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the recent addition of two Airbus A320s leased from AerCap, an Ireland-based leasing giant. These arrivals bring the airline’s fleet size to 20, reinforcing its operational capacity and market presence.
Genesis, an Irish leasing company, has completed a significant transaction with its trading partner Carlyle Aviation Partners, also based in Ireland. The deal involves the acquisition of three aircraft, marking a notable development in Genesis’s growing portfolio.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has announced plans to suspend and reduce the number of flights at seven airports in Spain. The decision comes in response to what Ryanair describes as excessive fees imposed by Aena, the state-owned airport operator.
Ryanair, Ireland’s largest low-cost carrier, has reimbursed subsidies previously received from Hahn Airport (Germany). The repayment follows a ruling by Brussels deeming the state aid provided to the airline as illegal. The demand for repayment was issued by Rhineland-Palatinate, the German state where Hahn Airport is located.
TAROM, Romania’s national airline, has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease two additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. This agreement supports TAROM’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve operational efficiency.
