Category: Aircraft & Engines

Willis Lease Finance Corporation has closed a sale and leaseback transaction on ten Airbus A319 aircraft with easyJet. The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B engines. The deal combines elements from across the Willis Platform, including leasing, trading, and asset management businesses, to provide a tailored solution designed to support easyJet in the fleet management of its existing aircraft as it introduces the latest generation of Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

SkyWorks Holdings has announced transactions and activities performed during the fourth quarter (Q4) 2018 for its Leasing & Asset Management Group. On behalf of Modern Logistics, Brazil, SkyWorks sourced and arranged an operating lease for one additional 737-300SF aircraft (its 4th 737SF). SkyWorks also renewed its engagement with Modern Logistics to provide continued aircraft sourcing and fleet analytical support services. On behalf of a US investor, SkyWorks arranged a long-term lease extension with American Airlines for one A319-100. On behalf of its Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing Limited vehicle, SkyWorks closed on the acquisition of 8 Boeing and Airbus aircraft from Read more

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported its 2018 key strategic and operational highlights for its leasing division, DAE Capital:DAE Capital has received an investment grade corporate credit rating of BBB+ from KBRA and received an upgrade of existing corporate credit ratings from Moody’s and S&P Global. The company issued US$3.0 billion of new unsecured debt and announced a debt repurchase program of up to US$600 million. DAE Capital took delivery of its first five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in 2018. Furthermore the company signed an MOU with Emirates Aviation University to cooperate on learning and work experience programs. DAE Read more

Private air charter operator SaxonAir has announced the addition of an Embraer Phenom 300 jet to their aircraft fleet.  The 2016 manufactured aircraft G-KRBN is to be hot based throughout Europe operating from various key European locations. This addition brings the fleet at SaxonAir up to a total of 9 jet aircraft and 4 helicopters. The Phenom 300 is the fastest jet in its class with a range of 1800 NM and cruise speeds of up to 518 mph able to transport up to 8 passengers from London to Moscow.  The aircraft offers excellent safety, comfort and performance which alongside Read more

On behalf of AeroCentury Corp, Skyworld Aviation has sold one Dash 8 Q400 to Magellan Aviation Services. Skyworld was exclusively mandated to market serial number 4021 after its return from lease with LAM Mozambique. This sale comes after the placement of its sister ship, serial number 4019, to Voyageur AvParts.

BOC Aviation has reported its operational update for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 December 2018.    Commenting on the operating results, Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said “BOC Aviation celebrated its 25th year anniversary in 2018, which was another year of strong operational performance. We took delivery of 55 aircraft, including our first Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft and Airbus A321NEO aircraft. During the year, we added another 65 aircraft to our pipeline and grew our orderbook to 183, setting the foundation for future revenue growth.” Key features included: A total fleet of 511 aircraft owned, Read more