“Headache not a migraine”: Avolon CEO on Russian exposure
Avolon’s chief executive has been nervous about Russia for years. That’s why the lessor kept its exposure to…
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Data shows Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft after sanctions
Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft since the start of March 2022, according to new data from consultancy IBA. IBA…
American lessor Air Lease says 21 jets remain stranded in Russia
Air Lease Corporation said it still has 21 jets stranded in Russia. The aircraft, which were leased to…
Norse Atlantic sub-leases Dreamliner aircraft, bringing in cash ahead of launch
Norse Atlantic Airways is sub-leasing four of its Boeing Dreamliners to Spanish airline Air Europa, which will bring…
Lessor BOC Aviation places its largest single order, for 80 A320 family aircraft
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed a firm order for 80 Airbus A320neo family, the largest single order that…
Aircraft lessors set for insurance cost shock after Russian sanctions
The head of lessor BOC Aviation warned hefty insurance price rises are coming for lessors after Russia’s invasion…
Putin signs new law to register foreign leased jets in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new law that will allow foreign leased jets to be registered…
Bermuda suspends airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft
Bermuda has suspended all airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft that are registered in Bermuda. The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority…
Stripped for parts and never to be seen again? Lessors face up to Russian risks
Leasing companies are unlikely to be able to reclaim their aircraft from Russia while the current war in…
Russia urges its airlines to keep foreign-registered and owned aircraft
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) issued a host of recommendations for airlines in an attempt to…
Russia discusses nationalization of its Boeing, Airbus fleets: reports
The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has been in discussions with the country’s largest airlines regarding…
Pobeda to continue operations, fight lessors over sanctions
Russian low-cost airline Pobeda says it will continue operations despite heavy sanctions imposed in the wake of Russia’s…
Norwegian to expand its fleet by leasing 10 Boeing 737 MAXs
Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle will expand its fleet by leasing 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from…
Lessor ALC places nine Boeing 737 aircraft with Corendon Airlines Group
Lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has placed nine new Boeing 737 aircraft with charter carrier Corendon Airlines Group…
How well do you know the ACMI leasing market? | Quiz
ACMI aircraft leasing has grown steadily during the past decade. But just how much do you know about…
Dry and wet aircraft leasing: what is the difference?
Instead of owning planes, airlines can turn to the alternative of leasing aircraft. The aircraft leasing market has grown…
Dominican start-up AVA Airways seeks four Airbus A320 aircraft for operations
Many airlines use LinkedIn to promote new routes, livery and services. Now one chief executive has used the…
Lufthansa takes delivery of first A321P2F aircraft
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has accepted its first converted Airbus A321 P2F (passenger to freighter conversion) aircraft, ahead of…