Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a prominent US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. This aircraft, featuring advanced LEAP-1B engines, represents the final delivery scheduled under a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback (SLB) transaction agreed upon between ACG and Air India Express.
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) has announced the appointment of Imtiaz Khot as Senior Vice President – Commercial. Khot brings extensive experience in airline marketing, aircraft transactions, and structured leasing agreements, following a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the aviation industry.
Virgin Australia has restructured its E190-E2 acquisition strategy by transferring four aircraft on order to Azorra (US) under a sale & leaseback agreement. This transaction allows Virgin Australia to retain operational access to the aircraft while optimizing its financial flexibility.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (Netherlands) has successfully delivered its fifth aircraft engine to Aeromexico, completing a sale & leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B76A engine on November 29, 2024. This latest deal strengthens the ongoing partnership between SMBC Aero Engine Lease and Aeromexico, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX later in 2025, marking the beginning of a 50-aircraft order. The airline also holds 30 additional options, with a decision expected by August 2025.
Southwest Airlines concluded 2024 with a fleet of 803 aircraft, having retired 36 aircraft during the year. This figure is slightly below the previously anticipated 40 retirements, as the airline deferred the retirement of two Boeing 737-700 and two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to 2025.
World Star Aviation, a UK-based aviation asset management company, has announced the successful completion of a sale/leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B engine. This transaction underscores the company’s expertise in structuring tailored leasing solutions for the aviation industry.
Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced a sale-leaseback transactioninvolving 36 Boeing B737-800s. The deal, conducted with aircraft management firm BBAM, aligns with Southwest’s strategy to monetize the surplus value of its exclusively all-B737 fleet.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully delivered the first B737-8 to Air India Express. This marks the initial delivery in a larger multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between the U.S.-based lessor and the Indian carrier. The delivery is a significant milestone for both parties, as Air India Express seeks to modernize and expand its fleet to meet increasing demand for regional and international…
GOAL Aircraft Leasing, a prominent German leasing company, has finalized a sale and leaseback agreement with Porter Airlines (Canada) for two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. These modern jets will be operated by Porter Airlines under long-term lease arrangements, further strengthening its fleet for regional and transcontinental operations.
