StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO services provider, has expanded its engine service portfolio by introducing lease engine support for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models. The company has already contracted multiple engines and is making them available on short-term lease arrangements to serve the needs of the global LEAP operator community.
Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has received another Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of its fleet renewal program. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 12459 and is powered by PW1133G-JM engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. This delivery enhances Delta’s efforts to modernize its narrowbody fleet with more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly aircraft.
StandardAero, a U.S.-based aerospace MRO company, has announced that two of its primary shareholders — affiliates of The Carlyle Group (US) and GIC (Singapore) — intend to initiate an underwritten secondary offering comprising 30,000,000 shares of common stock. The proceeds from the offering will be received entirely by the selling shareholders, with StandardAero itself not receiving any portion of the proceeds.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.
AIP Capital, a U.S.-based aviation investment and asset management firm, is preparing for a substantial acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, leveraging its $321 million pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing fund. This move forms part of AIP’s broader strategy to expand its aircraft portfolio and deepen its footprint in the global leasing space.
Mesa Air Group, a regional airline operator based in the United States, has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting a significant net loss of $114.6 million. The downturn was accompanied by a 13.1% decline in total operating revenues, which amounted to $103.2 million for the quarter.
Dreamstone Partners, a private equity firm based in South Korea, has partnered with AIP Capital of the United Statesto establish a new aviation-focused consortium targeting investment opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration aims to create a strategic aviation leasing and investment platform, signaling an ambitious expansion into global aviation finance and asset management.
The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines, which alleged the carrier engaged in misleading flight scheduling practices. The case, initiated during President Biden’s tenure, centered on accusations that Southwest had advertised and sold tickets for flights it was unlikely to operate as scheduled.
Allegiant, a leading U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a B737-8200, bearing serial number 67996. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, and marks another milestone in Allegiant’s ongoing transition to a next-generation narrowbody fleet.
Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.
