Willis Aviation Services (UK) has signed a long-term General Terms Agreement with Jet2 (UK) to perform C Checkson the airline’s B737NG fleet. The agreement includes a volume commitment, underscoring Jet2’s confidence in Willis Aviation’s maintenance capabilities.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (UK) has announced the acquisition of an A220-300 aircraft, bearing serial number 55176, from Air Lease (US). This marks a significant addition to its fleet, as the aircraft is already under an existing lease with ITA Airways (Italy).
3TOP Aviation Services (UK) has taken delivery of the fourth and final ex-TAROM Airbus A318, completing a multi-aircraft package deal. The aircraft, bearing serial number 3225, was flown to ecube in Spain, where it will undergo dismantling.
Azul (Brazil) is reportedly on the verge of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abra Group (UK)in the coming weeks, paving the way for a potential merger with GOL (Brazil). This move could mark a significant shift in Brazil’s aviation market, bringing together two major carriers to create a dominant player in the region.
Jet2, the UK-based leisure airline, has bid farewell to its Boeing 757 fleet, operating its final flight with serial number 27973. The historic flight departed from Geneva and landed at Manchester, symbolizing the end of an era for Jet2 as it retires the iconic aircraft.
Ascend Airways UK has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, subleased from SmartLynx (Latvia) in December 2024. This marks a significant milestone in Ascend Airways’ fleet expansion strategy as it aims to strengthen its operations and enhance capacity ahead of the busy summer travel season.
GKN Aerospace, a leading global supplier in the aviation sector, is transitioning to a new, purpose-built engine parts repair facility located in San Diego, California. This move aligns with the company’s strategic efforts to meet increasing demand and expand its repair and maintenance capabilities.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).
The Nivelles enterprise court has approved the takeover of Air Belgium by Peso Aviation Management (Netherlands) and Air One Holding International (UK). The new ownership marks a significant shift for the Belgian carrier, which will now focus exclusively on cargo operations. The restructuring will also see the workforce reduced from 401 employees to 197, reflecting the streamlined focus on cargo services.
Jet2, a prominent leisure airline based in the United Kingdom, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12161. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, providing advanced performance and fuel efficiency.
