StandardAero (US) has initiated legal action in bankruptcy court, seeking an order that would compel Silver Airways (US) to return a leased aircraft engine currently in the airline’s possession. The action comes as part of the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving Silver Airways, which has been struggling to stabilize operations and address creditor claims.
Air Wisconsin (US) has announced plans for a new round of layoffs affecting more than 100 employees, attributing the decision to ongoing economic instability and uncertainty in the regional airline sector. This move underscores the persistent challenges faced by smaller carriers operating in a volatile post-pandemic environment.
United Airlines (US) has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67742, powered by LEAP-1B28 enginesmanufactured by CFM International. This delivery is part of United’s aggressive fleet modernization plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its short- and medium-haul networks.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has officially completed its acquisition by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. The deal, structured as an all-cash transaction, assigns ATSG an enterprise valuation of approximately US$3.1 billion, signaling a major move within the logistics and air transport sectors.
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.
