Crestone Air Partners has announced the successful closing of a lease agreement for an Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Cebu Pacific, further strengthening its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal marks another key milestone in Crestone’s strategy of steady, long-term growth with leading airline partners in major markets.
Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier, has officially finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion that will support the airline’s next phase of growth across sub-Saharan Africa. The first delivery is expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027.
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), as part of a three-aircraft agreement sourced from ACG’s direct order with Boeing. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 65126, represents a continuation of the airline’s fleet modernization efforts as it reaffirms its growth trajectory in the post-pandemic aviation landscape.
Salam Air has officially taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, expanding its growing fleet of next-generation aircraft. The newly received aircraft is an A321-253NX, bearing manufacturer serial number 12631, and is registered as A4O-OXH. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is intended to serve Salam Air’s expanding regional and international network.
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
Group Engine Management GmbH has entered into a new strategic partnership with CDB Aviation through the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for aircraft engine leasing. The initial step under this broader cooperation involves a lease agreement for four Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines, which will be deployed to support the Lufthansa Group Airlines fleet.
AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.
AFG Aviation has announced the acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets, identified by MSNs 19004 and 19009, from Regional One, further expanding its portfolio of high-demand regional aircraft. The aircraft have been placed on lease with Cally Air, the state-owned airline of Cross River State, Nigeria, in a move designed to enhance intra-regional air service and infrastructure across West Africa.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its diverse fleet with the addition of two aircraft: one Airbus A350-900, serial number 734 which previously flew for Lufthansa, and one Airbus A321, serial number 5025, acquired through a lease from CDB Aviation. This dual delivery supports the airline’s ambitious growth plans and strategic focus on modernizing both long-haul and regional operations.
