TrueNoord has announced the appointment of Basil Gygax as its new Sales Director for Africa, the Middle East, and CIS, further expanding the company’s global sales leadership as demand for regional aircraft leasing solutions continues to grow.
American Eagle, the regional brand under American Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E170, bearing serial number 17000105. The aircraft is equipped with CF34-8E5 engines manufactured by GE Aviation, a widely used engine type for regional jets known for its reliability and efficiency.
Jetcraft Commercial, a U.S.-based aircraft sales and leasing company, has announced the successful delivery of a third De Havilland DHC8-400 (Q400) aircraft to Asman Airlines of Kyrgyzstan. This marks a continued partnership between the two companies as Asman expands its regional operations across Central Asia.
Porter Airlines of Canada has finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025. The financing arrangement is led by Fortress Investment Group (US) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing (Germany), with GOAL also acting as the lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance (US) is providing the associated debt financing.
Island Aviation Services, the state-owned airline of the Maldives, has reissued a request for proposals (RFP) for the sale of one DHC8 turboprop aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 546. The RFP outlines an opportunity for interested buyers to acquire the aircraft through a competitive bidding process, with bids due no later than 21 July 2025.
Falko, a UK-based aircraft asset manager focused on regional aircraft, has disclosed its second-quarter 2025 portfolio activity, highlighting ongoing leasing and sales efforts across its global customer base. As of 30 June 2025, Falko’s managed fleet stood at 211 aircraft, leased to 37 customers in various regions worldwide.
S7 Airlines, a prominent carrier in Russia, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A319, bearing serial number 2373. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5A5 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and is expected to enhance the airline’s domestic and regional route performance.
Aleutian Airways, a regional carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600, marking a key milestone in its fleet development strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1405, is being introduced under a lease agreement with Azorra Aircraft Leasing, a U.S.-based lessor with a strong presence in the regional aircraft leasing space.
Air Cambodia has expanded its regional operations with the delivery of a single ATR72-500, bearing serial number 897, powered by PW127M engines. This addition strengthens the carrier’s short-haul capabilities, particularly in underserved domestic and cross-border markets where turboprop aircraft offer an efficient and flexible solution.
Jambojet, the low-cost carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to add three leased De Havilland Canada Q400turboprop aircraft in the coming months to support its growing route network. The additional capacity will help the airline meet increasing demand across both domestic and regional African routes.
