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The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines, which alleged the carrier engaged in misleading flight scheduling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.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation lender, has successfully completed a senior loan transaction supporting the acquisition of a Boeing B737-800 by Crestone Air Partners, an investment platform backed by Blue Owl Capital. The financed aircraft is currently on lease to a UK-based airline, marking another strategic asset-based lending move for HALO in the secondary aircraft market.
Mesa Air Group, a regional U.S. carrier, has reported a net loss of $24.9 million for its fourth fiscal quarter and a net loss of $91.0 million for the full fiscal year 2024. The airline’s total operating revenue for the year declined by 4.3%, falling to $476.4 million. As of the end of the reporting period, Mesa reported $15.6 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, reflecting…
AE Industrial Partners has announced the successful closing of its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, with total capital commitments reaching $418 million. This figure exceeded initial expectations, marking the fund as oversubscribed, and indicating strong investor interest in aviation-related assets despite ongoing volatility in global financial markets.
Delta Air Lines, the major U.S. carrier, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, serial number 722, as part of its ongoing long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, known for their high efficiency, low emissions, and long-range performance.
Avelo Air, a low-cost carrier based in the United States, has expanded its operational fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 36566. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a widely used and reliable model in the narrowbody market.
7 Air, a U.S.-based cargo carrier, has announced plans to expand its freighter fleet by acquiring three additional B737-800F aircraft by the end of 2025. The move aligns with the airline’s strategy to scale operations in response to rising demand for e-commerce and regional cargo logistics.
