Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (DKCM), the platform has built a diverse aviation lo...
SmartLynx Airlines has ceased operations with immediate effect, the company announced today (November 24). “As of today, we will be ceasing our commercial operations,” the company said. “This decision...
Vietjet is in the final stages to enter a new COMAC ACMI deal with Chengdu Airlines, a person familiar with the matter has confirmed to Airline Economics.The deal would see the Vietnamese airline re-e...
Rolls-Royce has signed a new LessorCare+ contract with AviLease, as announced at Dubai Airshow today.The contract is the second that Rolls-Royce has signed following the launch of the new support serv...
Carlyle Aviation Partners has marketed its aviation asset-backed securities (ABS) AASET 2025-3 under its master trust transaction AASET MT-1.The $602.4 million deal marks Carlyle's 19th serviced aviat...
Kieran Corr, former head of aviation finance at Standard Chartered, has formed a new Dublin-based aircraft leasing venture, AERA Aviation Capital, where he will also serve as CEO.The AERA team include...
Spirit Airlines narrowed its operating losses during the third quarter of 2025, the airline has revealed in an SEC filing.With its bankruptcy proceedings ongoing, the airline reported a third-quarter ...
Phoenix Aviation Capital, an aircraft lessor managed by AIP Capital, has issued a $592 million term loan facility. Phoenix and AIP intend to use the proceeds from the term loan to repay existing wareh...
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive on Saturday (November 8), banning all Boeing model MD-11 and MD-11F flights.The emergency directive issuanc...
A US court has approved a Chapter 11 reorganisation plan and a $650 million backstop commitment agreement that are designed to recapitalise Azul, the bankrupt low-cost carrier.On Tuesday (November 4),...
Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support (WMES), aircraft engine lessor, Willis Lease Finance Corporation’ (Wilis Lease) long-standing joint venture with Mitsui & Co (Mitsui), has entered into a new $750.0 ...
AAR has acquired HAECO Americas in a $78 million all-cash transaction, creating a major force in the MRO sector.The acquisition expands AAR's heavy maintenance footprint and accelerates the company's ...
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