Centrum Air, based in Uzbekistan, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo aircraft, bearing serial number 12519. The aircraft is operated by My Freighter, another Uzbekistan-based entity, and is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, part of the latest-generation engine technology from CFM International.
BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has entered into an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine new aircraft: six A320neo and three A321neo. All nine aircraft will be leased to Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, under long-term lease agreements.
Avolon, a prominent aircraft leasing firm based in Ireland, has completed the delivery of the first Airbus A320neo to Royal Jordanian, marking the start of an eight-aircraft lease agreement. The aircraft delivered carries serial number 12304, and its arrival signals the beginning of a phased fleet renewal effort for the Jordanian flag carrier.
Aegean Airlines, the flag carrier of Greece, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a 14% increase in revenue year-over-year to $347 million. The growth reflects stronger demand and capacity expansion in the post-pandemic recovery period, especially during the early spring season. However, the airline posted an after-tax loss of $7.4 million, largely attributed to seasonal…
Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to cancel its order for 25 Boeing 737-10 aircraft as part of a strategic decision to center its short-haul fleet around Airbus aircraft. The move finalizes a shift that began following the resolution of a high-profile legal dispute with Airbus related to paint surface issues on the A350.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
SMBC Aviation Capital, headquartered in Ireland, has released its fiscal year 2024 results for the period ending 31 March 2025, posting a 22% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to $563 million, excluding exceptional items. The lessor also confirmed $2 billion in core lease rental income and $1.41 billion in total recoveries related to Russian insurance settlements.
Transavia France, a low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo aircraft as part of its fleet renewal and expansion plan. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 12555, is leased, and is powered by LEAP-1A24 engines developed by CFM International. This latest addition further strengthens the airline’s strategy to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating…
StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO services provider, has expanded its engine service portfolio by introducing lease engine support for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models. The company has already contracted multiple engines and is making them available on short-term lease arrangements to serve the needs of the global LEAP operator community.
SMBC Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, has announced the successful closing of a sustainability-linked secured aircraft financing facility, backed by export credit agency (ECA) support. The transaction was executed with HSBC (UK) acting as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), ECA Lender, Sustainability Coordinator, and Agent. The financing was further supported by Bpifrance Assurance Export (France) and will be used to finance A320neo…
