Tag: aircraft lessor

TrueNoord expands portfolio with lease of two ATR 72-600s

Specialist regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has further strengthened its presence in India with the delivery of two ATR 72-600 aircraft on long-term operating leases to Just Udo Aviation Private Limited (FLY91). The first aircraft, MSN 1233, was delivered in late December 2025 and is already ...

Aircraft lessor Avolon expands fleet and financing in 2025

Avolon, an aircraft leasing company, has reported strong growth in its fleet and financing activity in 2025, according to its fourth-quarter and full-year update. During the year, Avolon acquired 168 aircraft, including more than 100 aircraft as part of its takeover of Castlelake Aviation Limited. ...

TrueNoord completes sale of two Embraer E190s to Airlink

Specialist regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has announced the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to existing lessee customer, Airlink. The aircraft were delivered to Airlink, who operate the African Continent’s largest fleet of Embraer aircraft, in December 2025. Amid ongoing global suppl...

Avolon reports strong growth and expanding fleet in third quarter 2025

Irish aircraft lessor Avolon has reported continued financial and operational growth for the third quarter of 2025, driven by higher lease revenues, solid cash flow, and an expanding fleet of next-generation aircraft. According to the company’s latest fact sheet, Avolon’s owned and managed fl...

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Boeing, Macquarie AirFinance announce order for 30 737 MAX airplanes

Boeing  and Macquarie AirFinance announced today the lessor has increased its commitment to the 737 MAX with an order for 30 737-8 jets. The purchase was booked in July as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. With this order, Macquarie AirFinance will expand its 737 MAX p...

Avolon orders 90 Airbus jets to meet 'long-term demand'

Avolon orders 90 Airbus jets to meet ‘long-term demand’

Aircraft leasing company Avolon has placed an order with Airbus for up to 90 jets in a move to meet "long-term demand for new aircraft". The deal includes 75 A321neos and 15 A330neos, which are set to be delivered out to 2033. It also includes purchase rights in respect of a further 25 A321neo...

Abelo to acquire Three ATR 72-600 aircraft on lease to Braathens

Abelo, the dedicated turboprop aircraft lessor, has announced the acquisition of three 2015/2016-vintage ATR 72-600 aircraft from Bramora Ltd. The aircraft, all on lease to Braathens Regional Airways in Sweden, introduce a new operator to the Abelo platform. Under its new strategy, Braathens n...

AviLease places first direct order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Marking AviLease’s first direct OEM order, this strategic investment will enable AviLease to provide its global customer base...

AviLease obtains investment grade ratings from Moody’s and Fitch

AviLease obtains investment grade ratings from Moody’s and Fitch

AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has announced that it has received investment grade corporate credit ratings of Baa2 with a stable outlook from Moody’s Ratings (“Moody’s”) and BBB with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings ("Fitch"). Fitch and Moody’s h...

AviLease closes $1.5bn revolving credit facility

AviLease closes $1.5bn revolving credit facility

AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has announced that it closed an unsecured revolving credit facility (RCF) of $1.5bn. The conventional, three‑year facility was significantly oversubscribed, attracting commitments from 20 leading banks across the globe, includi...

AviLease signs agreement with Turkish Airlines for eight Airbus A320neo aircraft

AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed strategic agreements with Turkish Airlines for long-term leases of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Two of the aircraft have already been delivered, with the remaining six scheduled for delivery t...

BOC Aviation orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets to support global airlines

Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 737-8 jets, expanding the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 215 737-8s and 737-9s. BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139 unfilled orders. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX airplanes on operating leases to more ...

Phoenix Aviation Capital acquires one Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease with IndiGo

Phoenix Aviation Capital, a full-service aircraft lessor, and AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance, announced the acquisition of one Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease with IndiGo from ORIX Aviation. This marks the second transacti...

TrueNoord appoints Florian van Vugt corporate finance manager

Specialist regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has announced the appointment of aviation finance expert, Florian van Vugt, in the new role of Corporate Finance Manager. Based at TrueNoord’s Amsterdam office, Van Vugt will manage debt structuring and refinancings as well as drive strategic init...

TrueNoord purchases portfolio of seven ATR 72-600s from GOAL

TrueNoord, regional aircraft lessor, has completed the purchase of seven ATR 72-600 aircraft from German asset manager, GOAL Aircraft Leasing, acting on behalf of KGAL. This investment in turboprops increases TrueNoord’s fleet to over 100 aircraft and brings three new European lessee airlines i...

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