Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the U.S.-based aircraft leasing giant, has released its first-quarter 2025 performance update, reporting strong investment activity and continued portfolio optimization. The company delivered 14 new aircraft from its orderbook, representing a total investment of approximately US$800 million during the quarter.
ACIA Aero Leasing, the Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor, has announced that it expects to complete its first ATR72-600 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion by summer 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving freighter strategy.
Lufthansa Technik, the Germany-based MRO leader, has announced a strategic expansion of its aftermarket business by broadening the direct sale of used serviceable aircraft parts to airlines and operators, moving beyond its traditional surplus parts sales model. The initiative aims to improve part availability, lower operator costs, and meet rising demand for cost-effective MRO solutions.
Chorus Aviation, based in Canada, has announced its intention to initiate a substantial issuer bid (SIB) through which the company will offer to repurchase up to US$17.5 million worth of its outstanding Class A Variable Voting Sharesand Class B Voting Shares. The move is part of Chorus Aviation’s ongoing capital management strategy aimed at delivering value to shareholders.
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-headquartered aircraft lessor, has successfully closed a US$1.5 billion self-arranged term loan with participation from 21 banks globally. The transaction includes two separate facilities, allocated respectively to BOC Aviation Ltd. in Singapore and BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd., reinforcing the group’s diversified funding strategy and global financial positioning.
Republic Airways Holdings and Mesa Air Group, two of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, have announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. The deal will create a new, publicly traded regional airline company, consolidating resources, fleets, and operational platforms under a unified corporate structure.
AVITAS, a leading U.S.-based aviation consultancy and valuation firm, has announced a major executive leadership transition with the retirement of President & CEO John Vitale. While stepping down from day-to-day operations, Vitale will remain actively involved as Senior Advisor and Member of the Board, ensuring continuity in leadership and strategic guidance.
StandardAero, a leading U.S.-based provider of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services, has officially joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as an affiliate member. The announcement signals StandardAero’s intent to deepen its engagement with the Latin American aviation sector and support the region’s airline and maintenance communities.
ATR, the Franco-Italian regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Marion Smeyers as its new Senior Vice President of Operations and Procurement, effective 01 May 2025. She will succeed Eric Segura and report directly to Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, CEO of ATR.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is actively evaluating several Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in China as part of its strategy to expand global conversion capacity for widebody freighters. This move comes as the company approaches certification for its B777-300ERSF program, one of the industry’s most closely watched passenger-to-freighter (P2F) developments.
