LuminArx Capital Management, a U.S.-based investment firm focused on aviation assets, has revealed its intention to expand its aircraft portfolio from 16 to 50 aircraft in the near term. The firm is also preparing to enter the pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing space, along with establishing lending vehicles for other lessors, signaling a more comprehensive strategy in aircraft finance.
Graysky Aviation Capital, a U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft formerly operated by WestJet of Canada. The deal was executed in cooperation with LuminArx Capital Management, a U.S.-based investment firm.
GA Telesis, a U.S.-based aviation services and asset management firm, has announced the planned disassembly of four Boeing 767-300 aircraft during the course of 2025. This initiative is part of the company’s strategic efforts to expand its used serviceable material (USM) inventory, a growing market segment amid rising MRO demands.
Falko, a UK-based aircraft asset manager focused on regional aircraft, has disclosed its second-quarter 2025 portfolio activity, highlighting ongoing leasing and sales efforts across its global customer base. As of 30 June 2025, Falko’s managed fleet stood at 211 aircraft, leased to 37 customers in various regions worldwide.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), a major U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has canceled its outstanding order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, significantly altering the leasing landscape for Airbus’s next-generation cargo aircraft. The cancellation leaves AviLease, a Saudi Arabia-based leasing firm, as the sole lessor on Airbus’s A350F order book.
AerFin, a UK-based aircraft aftermarket specialist, has announced the joint acquisition of four Airbus A320neo aircraft, in collaboration with an undisclosed Middle Eastern investor. These aircraft were originally part of the fleet owned by Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based leasing company.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced its operational highlights for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing continued activity in both deliveries and aircraft sales. The company delivered 12 new aircraft from its orderbook, reflecting robust demand from airline customers and healthy pipeline execution.
Avolon Holdings, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the pricing of a $650 million private offering in senior unsecured notes, issued through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Holdings Funding. The notes carry an interest rate of 4.900% and are scheduled to mature in 2030.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based lessor, has finalized a $31 million loan agreement with Absa Bank Group of South Africa, backed by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft currently on lease to South African Airways (SAA). The funding arrangement represents a key financing transaction that underscores continued investor interest in widebody aircraft leased to national flag carriers.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) announced on July 7, 2025, that it has finalized the initial closing of four aircraft from a larger 20‑aircraft portfolio acquisition from Avolon Aerospace Leasing.
