Chorus Aviation (Canada) has finalized the sale of its Regional Aircraft Leasing segment, including Falko (UK), to HPS Investment Partners (US). The transaction represents a significant strategic shift for Chorus as it focuses on its core operations and streamlines its corporate structure.
Berniq Airways, based in Libya, is expanding its fleet with the addition of its first Airbus A330-200, bearing serial number 926. This aircraft, to be leased, marks a strategic move by the airline to strengthen its capabilities in the cargo sector.
Avolon Holdings Limited, a leading global aviation finance company, has announced the pricing of a $1.5 billion private offering by its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Holdings Funding Limited. The offering consists of two tranches: $850 million of 4.95% senior unsecured notes due in 2028, and $650 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes due in 2030.
In October 2024, Air New Zealand reported a 2.1% reduction in capacity compared to the same period in 2023. This decline is attributed to significant engine maintenance challenges, including delays affecting Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
KGAL Group (Germany) has finalized a lease agreement with Porter Airlines (Canada) for three Bombardier Q400 aircraft. The transaction was conducted via KGAL’s subsidiary, GOAL, and the aircraft are part of the KGAL APF 5 fund.
CDB Aviation (Ireland) has successfully closed a sale/leaseback transaction for one Airbus A350-900 with Air France, a longstanding airline customer. This agreement highlights the ongoing collaboration between the lessor and the carrier, further strengthening their strategic partnership.
Azul (Brazil) has taken a strategic step in its fleet renewal program by returning one Airbus A330-200, identified by serial 494, to its lessor. This move is part of Azul’s efforts to modernize its long-haul operations and enhance operational efficiency.
Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) has unveiled plans to lease two Airbus aircraft—either A320s or A321s—in 2025 to support its ambitions for launching routes to Europe. This initiative is contingent on the airline’s removal from the EU Air Safety List, a prerequisite for operating within European airspace.
AirSial (Pakistan) is enhancing its operations with the acquisition of additional aircraft to meet its growing demand. The airline has signed an agreement to lease two Airbus A320s from AerCap (Ireland), which will increase the carrier’s fleet to nine aircraft upon delivery. These additions are part of AirSial’s strategy to strengthen its capacity and network.
TrueNoord (Netherlands) has completed the acquisition of seven ATR72-600 aircraft from GOAL Aircraft Leasing (Germany). These aircraft are currently on lease to prominent European carriers, further strengthening TrueNoord’s regional aviation portfolio.
