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...
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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...
The Portuguese government says it intends to privatise TAP Air Portugal by July despite the crisis in the Middle East and International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and ...
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) reported a more than 30% jump in its annual profit, supported by strong aircraft trading activity and continued expansion of its global leasing business. ...
The holding company of Mumbai-based low-cost airline, Akasa Air, has had its credit rating placed on negative watch by ICRA Ratings as rating agencies warn over the impact of the Iran war on the finan...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed agreements to enter into new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth $2.8bn. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4bn facility. The new ...
K2 Aviation has closed the purchase of one Boeing 737-800 from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), on lease to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. “We are delighted to complete another successful aircraft transaction...
Kroll Bond Rating Agency has upgraded the issuer and senior unsecured ratings of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to A- from BBB+, with the outlook revised to stable.The upgrade reflects DAE’s expandi...
Aero Engine Leasing (AEL) has launched as a new entrant in the aviation engine leasing market, targeting rapid expansion in the CFM engine segment.The platform, backed by new investment and industry p...
Kroll Bond Rating Agency has upgraded the issuer and senior unsecured ratings of Avolon Holdings Limited to A- from BBB+, with the outlook revised to stable.The upgrade reflects Avolon’s expanding sca...
In its 2025 sustainability report, Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, said it had lowered emissions in its fleet while adding new aircraft. Among the highlig...
Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support (WMES) has appointed Vincent van der Gulik as its chief technical officer and business development leader. WMES is a joint venture between Willis Lease Finance Corpo...
United Airlines said it is looking to take delivery of over 250 aircraft by April 2028, making it the largest two-year fleet expansion by any airline as it pushes to strengthen its premium offering an...
The holding company of Mumbai-based low-cost airline, Akasa Air, has had its credit rating placed on negative watch by ICRA Ratings as rating agencies warn over the impact of the Iran war on the finan...
Jetstar Airways Japan has received one Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Clover Aviation Capital. The airline is a new customer for the Japanese lessor. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2500 engines. ...
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) reported a more than 30% jump in its annual profit, supported by strong aircraft trading activity and continued expansion of its global leasing business. ...
Cathay Pacific has extended the cancellation of its flights to Dubai and Riyadh through to the end of May 2026. This follows the airline cancelling these routes to the end of March amid the ongoing co...
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have moved to raise fares as higher fuel costs begin to feed through to pricing across the Asia-Pacific region.Air New Zealand has increased fares across domestic ...
The Portuguese government says it intends to privatise TAP Air Portugal by July despite the crisis in the Middle East and International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and ...
K2 Aviation has closed the purchase of one Boeing 737-800 from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), on lease to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. “We are delighted to complete another successful aircraft transaction...
Wizz Air has begun the “gradual phase-out” of its Airbus A321ceo fleet, retiring an aircraft that was delivered in 2016. The European airline is retiring its entire 41-strong A321ceo fleet between now...
airBaltic has expanded its upcoming winter schedule with the addition of 12 new routes. The additional routes will fly from Riga, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Kuusamo. The airline's winter schedule run...
Kenya Airways has posted a pre-tax loss of 17.9bn Kenyan shilling loss ($138 million) in full-year 2025, falling sharply from its pre-tax profit of 5.5bn Kenyan shillings ($42.5 million).The airline s...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed agreements to enter into new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth $2.8bn. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4bn facility. The new ...
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters with AerCap. The aircraft will be the first of its type to operate in Africa. Deliveries are ...
Kroll Bond Rating Agency has upgraded the issuer and senior unsecured ratings of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to A- from BBB+, with the outlook revised to stable.The upgrade reflects DAE’s expandi...
The Portuguese government says it intends to privatise TAP Air Portugal by July despite the crisis in the Middle East and International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, reportedly threatening to walk away from b...
In its 2025 sustainability report, Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, said it had lowered emissions in its fleet while adding new aircraft. Among the highlights of the report were that the Newport Beach-base...
Jetstar Airways Japan has received one Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Clover Aviation Capital. The airline is a new customer for the Japanese lessor. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2500 engines. ...
Kenya Airways has posted a pre-tax loss of 17.9bn Kenyan shilling loss ($138 million) in full-year 2025, falling sharply from its pre-tax profit of 5.5bn Kenyan shillings ($42.5 million).The airline said it was “significantly impacted by global aviat...
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