Akasa Air Leases Three 737-8200s from BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation signed a sale-and-leaseback deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air, with deliveries scheduled by the end of 2026.
May 20, 20265 min
Business
GIFT City Aircraft Leasing to Double in 2 Years, Says Govt
India's GIFT City aircraft leasing hub is set to double in two years, with 38 lessors now managing assets worth $5.8 billion under new reforms.
May 9, 20264 min
Business
9 Air Leases Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s from Phoenix Capital
Phoenix Aviation Capital has placed two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on lease with Chinese low-cost carrier 9 Air, supporting its ongoing fleet modernization.
May 6, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria Resolves 20-Year MM2 Dispute, Approves Aircraft Leasing Firm
Nigeria's FEC resolves the 20-year MM2 airport dispute and approves a new aircraft leasing company, aiming to boost infrastructure and airline fleets.
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
Omni-Blu CEO: Management Skills Key to Nigerian Airline Survival
Omni-Blu Aviation's CEO, Akin Olateru, argues that a lack of management expertise, not technical skill, is the primary cause of airline failures in...
Apr 17, 20265 min
Business
Nigerian Airlines Urge Government for Long-Term Financing Policies
Nigerian airline operators are urging the federal government to strengthen regulations to secure affordable, long-term financing for aircraft acquisition.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Business
Bangladesh Explores Boeing 737 Leases to Address Fleet Shortage
Bangladesh's government is in talks with Boeing to lease B737s, aiming to bridge a five-year capacity gap for Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Business
Biman Bangladesh Finalizes $3.7B Boeing Order, Eyes Airbus Leases
Biman Bangladesh Airlines finalized a $3.7B order for 14 Boeing jets and will seek interim Airbus leases to bridge delivery delays extending past 2031.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
Fidelity Bank & AFG Launch Leasing to Boost Nigerian Airline Fleets
Fidelity Bank and AFG partner on aircraft leasing for Nigerian carriers, aiming to boost fleets and lower airfares as predicted by the NCAA.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria Boosts Airline Financing with Cape Town Convention Reforms
Nigeria's aviation minister announced key regulatory reforms to de-risk investment, aiming to solve chronic aircraft financing issues for local airlines.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Regulatory
AerCap Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Jets for 2028-2034 Delivery
AerCap ordered 100 A320neo family jets, including 77 A321neos, with deliveries starting in 2028 to support key airline leasing partnerships.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Business
AerCap Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
AerCap placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, expanding its narrowbody portfolio to meet growing demand from airline clients.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Business
STARLUX Airlines Leases Eight A321neos from BOC Aviation for Network Growth
STARLUX Airlines signed an agreement with BOC Aviation for eight A321neo aircraft, supporting its ongoing expansion of short- and medium-haul routes.
Mar 20, 20264 min
Business
AerCap Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family Jets for Frontier Fleet
AerCap placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family jets to support Frontier Airlines' fleet modernization amid strong narrowbody demand.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria Halts National Carrier, Pivots to Support Domestic Airlines
Nigeria's government has halted the Nigeria Air project to prioritize domestic airlines, citing reforms that cleared $850M in trapped funds.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory
Nigerian Airlines Face Leasing Hurdles 18 Months After CTC Reforms
Nigerian airlines still struggle with aircraft leasing 18 months after CTC reforms, as investor caution persists due to legal and reputational risks.
Mar 7, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria to Host Aviation Investment Summit to Secure Aircraft Financing
Nigeria will host the maiden NAAIS summit in April to attract global investors for aircraft acquisition and bridge the nation's aviation capacity gap.
Mar 6, 20265 min
Business