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...
A sense of cautious optimism prevails across the industry as 2025 draws to an end. After several years characterised by supply chain delays, operation...
Howmet Aerospace is well-positioned to benefit from rising demand for next-generation jet engines, according to BNP Paribas Research. The bank reiterated its outperform rating and a $240 price target ...
Aviation services company AAR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies.AAR will acquire the aircraft interiors engineering company from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions ...
Satellite connectivity provider Gilat has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed private placement.The Israel-based company said it has secured commitments from Israeli institutional and accredited ...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has priced its WEST IX aviation asset-backed securitisation (ABS) deal earlier this week. The $392.9 million deal is the engine lessor's 10th ABS transaction, a...
Air Lease's shareholders have approved its previously disclosed takeover from Sumisho Air Lease Corporation.The new holding company will be owned by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital and inv...
AerDragon Aviation Leasing has purchased one A320neo aircraft from ORIX. The aircraft is on lease to LATAM Airlines. “It's exciting to close this transaction before the holiday season and the start of...
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF) has acquired two 2015 vintage 737-800 aircraft from ICBC Aviation Leasing (ICBC) on lease to Aerolineas Argentinas.“With a focus on mid-life aircraft, AELF's busin...
SMBC Aviation Capital has entered into agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and leaseback of 20 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The jets are scheduled for delivery this year and next year.This ...
Rise Air has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series in Canada. This aircraft is the first from a three-aircraft agreeme...
Archer Aviation has filed multiple applications with US city partners to launch air taxi operations under a new federal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) scheme, with Washington setting ou...
Wisk Aero has completed the first flight of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Generation 6 on Tuesday (December 16). The wholly owned Boeing subsidiary said the aircraft perfo...
Alaska Air Group has appointed Ryan Sather as vice president of safety and security for the group and Alaska Airlines. He will lead safety and security functions across the company's airline operation...
Uzbekistan airline Qanot Sharq has received its first A321XLR aircraft from Air Lease. This is the first of four A321XLRs the airline will receive from the lessor. The aircraft are on long-term leases...
AerDragon Aviation Leasing has purchased one A320neo aircraft from ORIX. The aircraft is on lease to LATAM Airlines. “It's exciting to close this transaction before the holiday season and the start of...
Philippine Airlines has received its second A320neo aircraft of 2025.The addition marks its 81st aircraft to join its fleet. “After a heartfelt blessing in Pasay City, this jet will be flying passenge...
Taiwan's China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The aircraft will join the carrier's existing fleet of 15 A350...
TAP Air Portugal has launched a new route between Porto and Portuguese island Terceira. The route will commence March 29, 2026, and will operate four weekly flights. On the same day, the airline will ...
Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement with CFM International for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to support the airline's future Boeing 737 MAX 10 fleet, the airline announced today (December 18).The con...
Finnair has announced that it will expand its long-haul network to include flights to Australia starting in autumn 2026.The first of the flag carrier’s new routes will fly from Helsinki to Melbourne v...
Dutch multinational paint company AkzoNobel is investing €50 million to upgrade its largest aerospace coatings production site — based in Waukegan, Illinois.The investment will increase capacity, inst...
Etihad Airways has expanded its Munich service with the launch of an additional daily flight.From September 1, 2026, the airline will increase its Munich-Abu Dhabi non-stop route from two daily flight...
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal has opened a new expanded operations control centre at its headquarters in Jeddah.The new standalone Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) offers four times more capacity...
Satellite connectivity provider Gilat has raised $100 million in an oversubscribed private placement.The Israel-based company said it has secured commitments from Israeli institutional and accredited ...
Emirates has announced that its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft will begin flying to Beirut and Beijing in the New Year.Flights between Dubai and Beirut will begin on January 6, 2026, and flights betw...
Rise Air has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series in Canada. This aircraft is the first from a three-aircraft agreement signed in November 2024. The two other aircraft...
Elliott Investment Management has trimmed its stake in Southwest Airlines, an SEC filing revealed. Southwest's prior activist investor has now cut its stake in the airline to 51.1 million shares, down to a 9.9% stake. This is below the 10% threshold ...
TAP Air Portugal has launched a new route between Porto and Portuguese island Terceira. The route will commence March 29, 2026, and will operate four weekly flights. On the same day, the airline will launch additional connections between Porto and Fu...
Uzbekistan airline Qanot Sharq has received its first A321XLR aircraft from Air Lease. This is the first of four A321XLRs the airline will receive from the lessor. The aircraft are on long-term leases from Air Lease. “With its strong operating perfor...
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