According to analysis by Airline Economics+, most carriers had already rerouted around Venezuela’s Maiquetía FIR before the FAA’s January 3 escalation...
Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (D...
Innovation isn’t just about ideas – it’s about having a vision. It takes pioneers to spot problems others overlook or dismiss as insignificant, and da...
In a move that surprised many, a consortium led by Sumitomo revealed in September that it was acquiring Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease). Japanese co...
Blended wing aircraft startup JetZero has raised $175 million in its Series B financing, led by investment firm B Capital. Participants included United Airlines, Northrop Grumman, 3M, and RTX. To date...
Amedeo has concluded its London Stock Exchange-listed fund ‘DNA3’ following the compulsory redemption of shares and return of capital to investors. The redemption comes after the sale of four Airbus A...
AirAsia X has secured a 1bn Malaysian ringgit ($247 million) private placement at 1.65 ringgits per share today (January 13). The placement was fully subscribed by a “broad mix” of institutional and p...
CDB Aviation has secured a five-year $710 million unsecured term loan facility through its wholly owned Hong Kong entity CDB Aviation Hong Kong under a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) structure. “Thi...
Werner Aero has sold one Airbus A319 aircraft, MSN 2716, to Regourd Aviation. “This sale aligns with our strategy of delivering tailored solutions and strengthening long-term industry partnerships,” s...
BOC Aviation has reported its fourth quarter 2025 activity. The lessor delivered 16 aircraft during the fourth quarter, bringing its full year total to 51 deliveries. The lessor sold seven owned and o...
Avolon has reported its fourth quarter and full year activity for 2025. The lessor acquired 168 aircraft during the full year, including 106 aircraft as part of its portfolio acquisition deal with Cas...
Jump Seat Advisor, a consultancy formed by aviation finance veterans Michael Platt and John Shavinsky, has been retained by Blackstone Credit and Insurance as part of Blackstone’s strategic aircraft e...
Boeing has disclosed its full year and fourth quarter deliveries today (January 13). Deliveries totalled 600 commercial jets in 2025. This marks a significant jump from its 348 commercial deliveries i...
Delta Air Lines has continued to lead the charge in US airline performance with strong full-year and fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, driven by continued demand for its premium products.Full-year adjuste...
Blended wing aircraft startup JetZero has raised $175 million in its Series B financing, led by investment firm B Capital. Participants included United Airlines, Northrop Grumman, 3M, and RTX. To date...
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has ordered 50 737 MAX jets today (January 13). “This order for additional 737 MAX aircraft enhances the strategic value of ACG's orderbook, supports a key pillar of our g...
Cathay Pacific and BNP Paribas have closed a sustainability-linked JOLCO financing for two Airbus A321neo aircraft, the bank said today (January 13). The deal was closed in the fourth quarter of 2025....
AirAsia X has secured a 1bn Malaysian ringgit ($247 million) private placement at 1.65 ringgits per share today (January 13). The placement was fully subscribed by a “broad mix” of institutional and p...
Air Astana and its subsidiary FlyArystan have secured a long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) component support contract with AJW Group, covering their expanding A320 family fleet. The agreement supports ...
CDB Aviation has secured a five-year $710 million unsecured term loan facility through its wholly owned Hong Kong entity CDB Aviation Hong Kong under a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) structure. “Thi...
Amedeo has concluded its London Stock Exchange-listed fund ‘DNA3’ following the compulsory redemption of shares and return of capital to investors. The redemption comes after the sale of four Airbus A...
Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot as CEO of Airbus Helicopters. The appointment will be effective April 1, 2026. Louvot will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and will be part of the company's e...
LS Technics (LST) has begun line maintenance services for LOT Polish Airlines. LST technical personnel will perform a full range of line maintenance services for the airline's Embraer 170/190 and Boei...
Virgin Atlantic has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with AerCap for six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft. “We have invested billions to fly the youngest, most efficient fleet across the Atlantic,” s...
Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, increasing 21% on the prior year. The airline's load factor averaged at 88.3% for the year, up 1.5 percentage points compared to the year prior....
State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has commenced construction on a $12.5bn airport project on Saturday (January 10). Bishoftu International Airport is set to become the largest in the continent, with the ...
TrueNoord has sold two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink, the lessor said today (January 12). The aircraft were delivered to Airlink in December 2025. Airlink operates the largest fleet of Embraer airc...
Barq Group and Elroy Air have signed a $200 million JV to manufacture and service autonomous cargo aircraft in Abu Dhabi.The partnership will establish a facility to produce Elroy Air's Chaparral hybr...
Delta Air Lines has continued to lead the charge in US airline performance with strong full-year and fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, driven by continued demand for its premium products.Full-year adjusted earnings per share totalled $5.82, slightly down...
Cathay Pacific and BNP Paribas have closed a sustainability-linked JOLCO financing for two Airbus A321neo aircraft, the bank said today (January 13). The deal was closed in the fourth quarter of 2025. BNP Paribas acted as sole sustainability advisor,...
Virgin Atlantic has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with AerCap for six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft. “We have invested billions to fly the youngest, most efficient fleet across the Atlantic,” said Virgin Atlantic CFO Ansar Hussain. “The A330ne...
Air Astana and its subsidiary FlyArystan have secured a long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) component support contract with AJW Group, covering their expanding A320 family fleet. The agreement supports an initial fleet of 56 Airbus aircraft, including ...
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