Unical Aviation, based in the US, has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by acquiring a fleet of A320neoairframes, setting up the industry’s first dedicated disassembly program for Airbus’s neo-family aircraft. The disassembly operations will be conducted by ecube, a specialist in aircraft end-of-life solutions, located in the UK. These operations are scheduled to commence in April 2025.
Brian West, Chief Financial Officer of Boeing, recently addressed concerns regarding the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods, particularly aluminum and steel, stating that the company does not foresee a “material near-term impact” from these tariffs.
A subsidiary of US-based Willis Lease Finance, Willis Engine Repair Center, has entered into a strategic partnership with Global Engine Maintenance (US) to establish a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing. The venture aims to construct a state-of-the-art engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
US-based carrier Southwest Airlines has officially taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, serial number 68626, powered by advanced CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This aircraft addition further supports Southwest’s ongoing strategy for fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
US-based aircraft leasing firm Crestone Air Partners has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-800 aircraft, including one passenger version leased to UK-based leisure airline TUI, and one Boeing B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) leased to Bulgarian operator Compass Air Cargo.
US-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the successful delivery of a Boeing B737-8 aircraft to Italian airline Neos. This aircraft represents the second of three B737-8 aircraft scheduled to be delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expressed its intention to incorporate Alaska Air Group into its existing trans-Pacific joint venture with US-based American Airlines. Although JAL has clearly indicated this strategic interest, no specific timeline for the inclusion was provided.
Bryan Bedford, CEO of US-based Republic Airways, has been officially nominated to become the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), succeeding current acting administrator Chris Rocheleau.
US-based Air Lease Corporation has appointed Grant Newman as its new Senior Vice President and Treasurer, effective March 17, 2025. Newman’s appointment is part of Air Lease’s strategic initiative to strengthen its financial management and executive leadership team.
US-based Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 42583, powered by advanced CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This aircraft addition marks another step in Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy.
