Aquila Air Capital, a US-based aircraft leasing and financing company, has announced that Wafra, an investment firm headquartered in the US, has completed the acquisition of its platform from private equity firm Warburg Pincus. This transaction marks a significant shift in ownership and highlights continued investor confidence in the aviation finance sector. Please SUBSCRIBE to view the full content.
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AerDragon Aviation Leasing Company has successfully completed the sale of two A320 aircraft, both currently on lease, to Xiamen Aircraft Leasing Co.. This transaction highlights the growing collaboration between key players in the Chinese aviation leasing market.
JetBlue (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55315. The aircraft, powered by PW1524G-3 engines, represents the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Regional Express (Australia) has officially entered the sale process, as administrators work to find a buyer for the collapsed regional airline. The development comes over a week after the Australian Labor government suggested it could step in and purchase the airline should private investors fail to materialize.
Signature Aviation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its engine repair and overhaul division to StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO specialist owned by Carlyle Group, in a transaction valued at $230 million. The strategic divestment marks an important milestone for Signature as it refocuses on its core operations within the fixed-base operator (FBO) sector serving private and business jet clients worldwide.
EPCOR, a subsidiary of the Dutch aerospace group AFI KLM E&M, specializing in Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) services, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have agreed to extend their maintenance contract for an additional five years. This agreement covers the GTCP331-350 APUs installed on Finnair’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has released its operational update for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a total of 158 transactions. These include commitments to purchase 125 aircraft, the delivery of 11 aircraft, the sale of four owned aircraft and one engine, and 16 new lease commitments. The report reflects a strong start to the year and reaffirms BOC Aviation’s active presence…
