Virgin Atlantic has agreed to sell six new Airbus A330-900s to AerCap under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement, continuing industry trends of using lease deals to support fleet renewal. The aircraft will feature updated cabins and play a growing role in Virgin Atlantic's transatlantic operation as deliveries begin in 2026.
Thai Airways has welcomed its first Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking the beginning of a significant fleet expansion for Thailand's flag carrier. The airline plans to operate the A321neo on regional routes across its Asia-Pacific network.
The 2025 Dubai Airshow closed with Airbus leading in total commitments, driven by Gulf and African carriers. Boeing secured the largest single deal with Emirates' new widebody purchase, while regional manufacturers like Embraer and De Havilland Canada secured strategic wins.
Azul S.A. has successfully completed a court-supervised restructuring that reduced its debt and lease obligations by approximately $2.5 billion. The airline secured $850 million in new equity investment, including $100 million from United Airlines, and lowered annual interest expense by more than half.
AerCap has signed a lease agreement with new airline customer FlySafair for three new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and two Boeing 737-800NGs, according to AeroTime. The deal marks a significant step in FlySafair's fleet modernization journey, enabling the airline to enhance operational efficiency and meet growing demand for air travel.
AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to Hong Kong-based Fly Meta, marking a milestone in the aerospace cargo sector. The aircraft, operated under a CMI agreement by Air Atlanta Icelandic's Hungary Air brand, represents the first deployment of this aircraft type on Asia-Pacific to EMEA routes.