AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has raised concerns over potential tariff implications that could lead to a significant price hike in Boeing 787 aircraft costs. In a worst-case scenario, the price of a B787 could increase by up to $40 million per unit, creating challenges for airlines and lessors managing fleet expansion and replacement plans.
High Ridge Aviation (Ireland) has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial 34814, from ORIX Aviation (Ireland). The aircraft remains under lease to Korean Air, maintaining its operational deployment within the airline’s long-haul fleet.
Vietjet (Vietnam) has secured a $300 million aircraft financing agreement with Carlyle Aviation Partners (US), ensuring financial support for its upcoming aircraft deliveries scheduled for 2025-26. This deal reflects Vietjet’s commitment to fleet expansion and operational growth in the highly competitive Southeast Asian aviation market.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has announced its 2024 financial results, reporting total revenues and other income of $2.6 billion, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase. The company’s net profit after tax surged 20.9% to $924 million, demonstrating strong financial performance and leasing demand. Additionally, BOC Aviation maintained a robust liquidity position of $6.5 billion, reinforcing its financial stability and investment capacity.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has made a major move in the aviation leasing market by placing its first-ever direct order with Airbus for 50 A320neo Family aircraft. This landmark deal strengthens JSA’s position in the commercial aircraft leasing sector, expanding its portfolio with one of the most in-demand fuel-efficient aircraft in the industry.
Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has expanded its freighter portfolio with the acquisition of a Boeing 767-300F, serial 29881, from LATAM (Chile). The newly acquired aircraft is set to be leased out to an operator, further supporting CAM’s strategic growth in the air cargo leasing market.
Embraer Commercial Aviation has announced the establishment of a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter teambased in Amsterdam, reinforcing its commitment to aircraft leasing and the growing demand for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. The new division will be led by Oliver Gerg, who assumes the role of Senior Vice President Global Leasing and Freighter, bringing extensive expertise in aviation leasing and fleet management.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland), AIP Capital (US), and LuminArx Capital Management (US) have completed the joint acquisition of a portfolio of three Airbus A330-300s, enhancing their investment in the widebody aircraft leasing market. The transaction includes two A330-300s, serials 1346 and 1367, both powered by CF6 engines and leased to China Airlines (Taiwan), along with another A330-300, serial 1690, also powered by CF6 engines…
Jordan Airmotive has successfully delivered a CFM56-5B engine to BOC Aviation (Singapore), further solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. This delivery highlights Jordan Airmotive’s expertise in servicing high-demand commercial aircraft engines, ensuring reliability and efficiency for its leasing and airline partners.
China Airlines has secured a long-term lease agreement for three Airbus A321neo aircraft from Avolon (Ireland), with lease terms spanning 144 months. This strategic move comes as the airline navigates global supply chain challenges affecting aircraft deliveries and operational expansion.
