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...
Crestone Air Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire aviation asset manager Arena Aviation Capital. The acquisition will expand Crestone's aviation lifecycle platform's size and ca...
The African Development Bank Group has launched a new continent-wide aviation financing platform. The platform aims to strengthen connectivity and support sustainable profitability for Africa's growin...
AerSale has reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenues $90.9 million, down 4% from a year prior. The decline was due to fewer flight-equipment sales, with the company selling four engines during the quarte...
Embraer has reported adjusted net profits of $153.2 million for the fourth-quarter of 2025, up from $173 million a year prior.Full year adjusted net income was $252.9 million, down from $461.6 million...
Lesha Bank intends to acquire the entire issued share capital of aircraft leasing firm Amedeo Air Four Plus (AA4+), incorporated in Guernsey.The proposed acquisition values AA4+ shares at 73 pence eac...
ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale and leaseback deal for two ATR 72-600s with EWA Air. “We are delighted to have been selected by EWA Air and its majority shareholder, Air Austral, for the closing o...
Aircastle has acquired one 737 MAX 8 aircraft as the lessor continues to expand its new technology fleet. The jet is on lease to South Korean low-cost carrier Eastar Jet. This is the first of a two ai...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has completed the purchase and leaseback of six De Haviland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Porter Airlines. “This investment reflects our continued confidence in the turbopr...
AIP Capital has appointed Dimuth Fernando to chief commercial officer. He has been with the company since 2024 as head of AIP's Singapore office where he led the commercial efforts in the APAC and cen...
Stratos has added three senior industry professionals to its team. Kushal Patel joins as head of Asia, based in Singapore; Muna Mohammad as VP risk & restructuring, based in London; and Tuulia Rajamak...
Crestone Air Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire aviation asset manager Arena Aviation Capital. The acquisition will expand Crestone's aviation lifecycle platform's size and ca...
Aventure Aviation has acquired Atlanta Aviation International, an FAA-certified repair station based in Atlanta, Georgia. The MRO shop refurbishes aircraft interiors for commercial, business, general ...
Olivia Matsushita has joined global law firm Sidley Austin. Matsushita joins from Pillsbury, where she was managing partner. She was part of the finance practice and based in Tokyo. She had joined the...
Recent infrastructure investment at Australia's four largest airports may lead to higher airfares for passengers, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned today (March 5). Acco...
IndiGo has secured Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) financing for two Airbus A320 family aircraft. This not only marks the first JOLCO financing for the airline, but for an Indian car...
Air Astana has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, the airline's largest ever direct order with Airbus.The order includes 20 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft. “Air Astana's lar...
Wizz Air has received regulatory approval to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the US. However, the airline said it has “no plans” to launch regular commercial routes. Instead, the airlin...
Bridges Air Cargo has begun operations with its Embraer E-Freighter, marking the aircraft's first entry into service. The aircraft will operate for Bridges Worldwide providing network solutions for th...
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The collaboration will f...
Lufthansa has said during its earnings call today (March 6) its hedging strategy as well as traffic moving to Europe from Middle East amid the conflict may help offset the cancellations for Middle Eas...
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 as markets opened today (March 9), driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East and diminishing confidence of a quick resolu...
Oman Air has operated additional flights yesterday and today (March 8-9) amid heightened demand. The increase in flights comes as conflict continues in the Middle East. With airspace closures in the r...
Lesha Bank intends to acquire the entire issued share capital of aircraft leasing firm Amedeo Air Four Plus (AA4+), incorporated in Guernsey.The proposed acquisition values AA4+ shares at 73 pence eac...
AviLease has signed a general terms agreement (GTA) with StandardAero, securing MRO services for its CFM International LEAP-1A/LEAP-1B and CFM56-7B engines. StandardAero VP sales - EMEA Olivier Ruffet...
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 as markets opened today (March 9), driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East and diminishing confidence of a quick resolution.The surge also follows yesterday’s news that ...
Wizz Air has received regulatory approval to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the US. However, the airline said it has “no plans” to launch regular commercial routes. Instead, the airline said the approval will allow it to operate chart...
Oman Air has operated additional flights yesterday and today (March 8-9) amid heightened demand. The increase in flights comes as conflict continues in the Middle East. With airspace closures in the region, Oman has proven a key jurisdiction in the r...
Lufthansa has said during its earnings call today (March 6) its hedging strategy as well as traffic moving to Europe from Middle East amid the conflict may help offset the cancellations for Middle East-bound flights.The airline estimated an impact of...
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