Icelandair has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12503 and powered by PW1133G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney. This latest delivery reflects the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing passenger comfort on medium-haul routes.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, the Brazilian low-cost carrier currently undergoing restructuring proceedings, has submitted a request to the court to approve entry into a lease agreement for one Boeing 737-800BCF, bearing serial number 33551. The lease arrangement is with UMBF (Ireland) as lessor, under terms defined in a Letter of Intent (LOI). BBAM Aviation Services (Ireland) is designated as the servicer of the aircraft.
Avmax, the Canadian aviation services company, has completed a significant fleet acquisition deal with Qantas, purchasing a total of 19 De Havilland Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Q200s and sixteen Q300s. The transaction marks one of the largest secondary market moves involving regional turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Setna iO, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and engine leasing company, has announced the installation and lease of one V2500-A5 engine to Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator. The leased engine will support Heston’s peak summer 2025 flying season, ensuring operational continuity during a high-demand period.
Air Travel, a regional airline based in China, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing serial number 8616, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B7/3 engines, a common and reliable engine type for the A320ceo family.
Air Algerie, the national airline of Algeria, has expanded its narrowbody fleet capacity by leasing two Boeing 737-800s from SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine and an additional B737-800 from Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. All aircraft involved in the transaction are listed under the same serial number: 29368, suggesting a complex lease history or possible reassignment.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has signed strategic long-term lease agreements with Turkish Airlines for a total of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Under the terms of the deal, two aircraft have already been delivered, with the remaining six scheduled for delivery throughout 2025.
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.
Enter Air, the Polish charter airline, is strengthening its fleet ahead of the peak summer 2025 travel season by leasing three Boeing B737-800s. The move supports the carrier’s growth strategy as it seeks to increase market share in the European leisure segment during high-demand periods.
Ascend Airways, a UK-based operator, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44863, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, reflecting the airline’s continued push to modernize and expand its narrowbody fleet with next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft.
