E195-E2 in Airlink livery
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Airlink commits to Embraer E2s via Azorra

South African regional carrier Airlink, a long-time Embraer operator, has committed to 10 Embraer E195-E2s becoming the newest operator of the type. The aircraft will be financed via leasing specialist Azorra and will add to the existing fleet of 68 aircraft. Choosing the E195 E2 was a natural choice for [read more]

Avolon Liveried A321neo
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Avolon agrees lease deal with AJet for 10 A321neos

Dublin headquartered leasing and aviation finance specialist Avolon has agreed a deal to lease 10 Airbus A321neos to Turkish Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, AJet. The aircraft will come from Avolon’s extensive orderbook with Airbus which currently stands at 294 A320neo family aircraft and will be used to support AJets fleet renewal [read more]

Avolon Liveried A321neo
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Avolon sees net income rise by 36%

Dublin, Ireland based leasing specialist Avolon has seen its net income increase by 36% in Quarter 1 of 2025. Avolon specialises in leasing airliners to airlines across the globe with a strong focus on modern fuel effecient aircraft. Quarter 1 (Q1) saw the Irish lessor have an income of $145 [read more]

Avolon Liveried A321neo
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Avolon reports 79% income increase for full year results

Dublin-headquartered leasing specialist Avolon reported a 79% increase in income for the last financial year, with a total income of $608 million. The company, which specialises in fuel-efficient modern airliner leasing, also recorded a record operating cash flow of $2 billion, up 15% from the previous year. Avolon has seen [read more]

Avolon Liveried A321neo
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Avolon reports strong first 9 months of 2024

Irish leasing and aviation financing specialist Avolon has reported a strong 9 months of 2024 with the purchase of 134 aircraft arranged during that period. The figures come as Avolon releases its 3rd Quarter (Q3) statement which shows that during Q3 it delivered 9 new aircraft, and transitioned the lease [read more]

Avolon Airbus A330
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Avolon acquires 118 aircraft with Castlelake takeover

Dublin Ireland headquartered aviation leasing specialists Avolon has agreed to acquire Castlelake Aviation Limited, including its aircraft portfolio along with orders and options. Castlelake’s assets consist of a $5bn aircraft portfolio with 105 aircraft already on lease with airlines, 70% of which are new technology aircraft, as well as commitments [read more]

Smart Aviation ACMI Airbus A320
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Smart Aviation brokers ACMI deal for Air Arabia Maroc

Crawly-based leasing and charter specialist Smart Aviation has brokered an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) lease deal between Air Arabia Maroc and Lithuanian charter airline GetJet for an Airbus A320. Air Arabia Maroc, part of the Air Maroc Group, contacted Smart Aviation after a delivery delay, which meant they [read more]

Avolon Liveried A321neo
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Avolon raises $750 million from new credit facility

Dublin, Ireland-based leasing specialist Avolon has raised $750 million from a new credit facility with a syndicate of seven banks. Avolon which specialises in next-generation airliner leasing such as the A320neo family will extend the lessor’s lending capacity providing more opportunities in the airline sector. The latest credit line, which [read more]