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Aeroflot Completes A320 Buyouts, Ends Dual Registration

Aeroflot Completes A320 Buyouts, Ends Dual Registration, marking a significant milestone in the restructuring of Russian airline fleets following changes in international leasing arrangements. According to ch-aviation research, the Russian flag carrier has now fully acquired ownership of all Airbus A320-200 aircraft that were previously operated under lease agreements with foreign lessors.

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Fly91 Signs Lease For Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft

Fly91 Signs Lease For Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft as the Indian regional carrier continues to build scale with the addition of its fifth and sixth aircraft through lease agreements with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The latest fleet expansion underscores Fly91’s focus on deploying modern turboprop capacity tailored to short-haul and regional connectivity within its operating network.

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Willis Lease And Blackstone Engine Leasing Deal

Willis Lease And Blackstone Engine Leasing Deal signals a major strategic move in the aircraft engine leasing market, as Willis Lease Finance Corporation partners with Blackstone Credit & Insurance to scale investment into high-demand propulsion assets. The partnership plans to deploy more than $1 billion over the next two years, targeting both current and next-generation aircraft engines.

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CDB Aviation Leases Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s to Ethiopian Airlines

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the signing of lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, further strengthening the African flag carrier’s position as a regional leader in fleet modernization and connectivity.