Eurowings, the German low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3734, on wet lease from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a proven workhorse in the narrowbody segment known for reliability and cost efficiency.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global aviation services provider, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $157.7 million, marking a 32.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Pre-tax income for the quarter was $25.3…
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has executed a repurchase of $3.5 million face value in Senior PIK Toggle Notes due in 2026. These notes were issued as part of the company’s global Medium Term Note (MTN) program, aimed at raising flexible financing from capital markets.
Air Lease has announced impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with total revenues rising 11.3% to reach $738.3 million, reflecting strong demand for leased aircraft amid a recovering global aviation market. More notably, net income increased 274.5%, climbing to $364.8 million, signaling robust profitability driven by a growing fleet and favorable lease terms.
Avolon Holdings, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has successfully raised $1 billion through a new unsecured dual-tranche bank facility, sourced from a syndicate of six major banks in the Middle East. The facility is structured with both conventional and Islamic finance tranches, tailored to meet the diverse financial frameworks of its participating lenders.
Aircastle has entered into a significant financial agreement with a consortium of Japanese banks, securing a five-year unsecured term loan totaling $600 million. This strategic funding initiative provides the company with an opportunity to increase the total loan amount to $700 million during the first year of the agreement, offering considerable flexibility to support its leasing and investment operations.
ORIX Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, has announced the promotion of Cian Coakley to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This leadership change reflects the company’s strategic emphasis on revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and commercial agility in a dynamic global leasing environment.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced the repurchase of Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2026issued under its global Medium Term Note (MTN) program. The repurchase reflects the company’s proactive approach toward managing its capital structure and optimizing future debt obligations.
APOC Aviation, a Netherlands-based aircraft leasing, trading, and part-out company, has named Geoff Ellis as its new Technical Asset Manager. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its global portfolio of aviation assets and seeks to enhance technical oversight in line with its growth trajectory.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a leading aviation lessor and asset manager, has successfully closed three Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling $64.8 million in financing. The deals cover the acquisition of two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and one LEAP-1A engine, providing flexible long-term financing solutions for high-demand powerplants.
