APOC Aviation, a Netherlands-based aircraft leasing, trading, and part-out company, has named Geoff Ellis as its new Technical Asset Manager. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its global portfolio of aviation assets and seeks to enhance technical oversight in line with its growth trajectory.
Air France-KLM has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a net loss of US$283.6 million, despite an encouraging 7.7% increase in revenues, which totaled US$8.2 billion. The group’s liquidity position remains strong, with US$10.5 billion in available cash, providing resilience amid fluctuating operating conditions.
KLM Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-400ERF, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 33695, operated by Martinair, a subsidiary of the KLM Group. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B5F engines and is expected to reinforce the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity across major trade routes.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo under a wet lease arrangement with Avion Express, a Lithuanian ACMI operator. The aircraft is identified by serial number 4448 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a configuration that is atypical for the A320neo, which is usually equipped with either LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM engines.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, registered under serial number 12472, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A30 engines from CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Embraer E190, leased from Eastern Airways (United Kingdom) under a wet lease arrangement. The aircraft is identified by serial number 19000661 and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines from GE Aviation.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has taken delivery of one Embraer E190aircraft on wet lease from German Airways. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000061, is equipped with CF34-10E5 engines, developed by GE Aviation, a widely used powerplant across the E-Jet series.
KLM Cityhopper (Netherlands) has taken delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020174, further expanding its next-generation regional fleet. The aircraft was delivered under a leasing agreement and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1921G engines, a member of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family.
Fokker Services Group has finalized a significant modernization project at its component testing, repair, and overhaul facility located at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The upgrade is a major step in expanding the group’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and enhancing service efficiency for a wide range of aviation components.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12451. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, supplied by CFM International, and marks another step in the airline’s transition to a more fuel-efficient, next-generation fleet.
