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.
Stratos, a leading aircraft asset manager and investment specialist, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300aircraft to Amazon, where it will undergo passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The transaction represents a key step in Amazon’s expanding air cargo operations and showcases Stratos’ expertise in facilitating strategic fleet placements.
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
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.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors based in Ireland, has released its operational results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting dynamic portfolio activity and a growing footprint. During the quarter, Avolon acquired 15 aircraft, sold 20 aircraft, and placed 26 aircraft from its orderbook, showcasing its active asset management strategy and strong demand for its fleet offerings.
Flair Airlines, a Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier, is facing a $30.9 million countersuit in Ontario from four Irish lessors— Columbia Lights Aviation, Corvus Lights Aviation, Mam Aircraft Leasing, and Airborne Capital. The legal action stems from alleged financial damages tied to lease terminations and the repossession of four Boeing 737 MAXaircraft.
