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AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity

AFI KLM E&M has struck a joint-venture agreement with AerCap to jointly own and manage a pool of CFM LEAP-1A and ‑1B spare engines for A320neo and 737 MAX operators. The partnership will also finalize new engine test-cell capabilities in Amsterdam and Paris to meet surging MRO demand and spare shortages.

2025-06-17T06:08:09.134345-07:00

Reuters

Azul Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Halve Debt While Maintaining Operations

2025-05-28T03:50:51.885812-07:00

Reuters

Air Busan A321 Fire Leads to Emergency Evacuation at Busan Airport

2025-01-28T06:38:00.218752-08:00

FlightGlobal

TAAG Angola Airlines Debuts First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with New Livery

2025-01-31T03:22:23.923164-08:00

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AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity AFI KLM E&M has struck a joint-venture agreement with AerCap to jointly own and manage a pool of CFM LEAP-1A and ‑1B spare engines for A320neo and 737 MAX operators. The partnership will also finalize new engine test-cell capabilities in Amsterdam and Paris to meet surging MRO demand and spare shortages.

2025-06-17T06:08:09.134345-07:00

AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity

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AerCap Wins Over $1B Insurance Payout for Aircraft and Engines Lost in Russia The UK High Court ruled the world’s largest aircraft lessor, AerCap, can recover more than $1bn from insurers for 116 jets and 23 engines stranded in Russia after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The ruling deems the assets 'lost' under Russia’s aircraft export ban, extending relief to other lessors.

2025-06-11T21:09:30.319339-07:00

AerCap Wins Over $1B Insurance Payout for Aircraft and Engines Lost in Russia

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Azul Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Halve Debt While Maintaining Operations Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas has filed for Chapter 11 in a Delaware court to halve its debt load while keeping its network and payroll intact. The carrier secured backing from major partners including AerCap, American and United Airlines as it embarks on a court-supervised restructuring.

2025-05-28T03:50:51.885812-07:00

Azul Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Halve Debt While Maintaining Operations

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AerCap CEO Dismisses Prospects of Next-Gen Narrowbodies from Airbus and Boeing Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, has expressed disinterest in any proposals from Airbus and Boeing for next-generation narrowbody aircraft. This announcement indicates AerCap's strategic focus and skepticism over the necessity of such aircraft models in the current market landscape.

2025-04-30T13:20:55.288562-07:00

AerCap CEO Dismisses Prospects of Next-Gen Narrowbodies from Airbus and Boeing

Breitflyte

AerCap posts Q1 $643 M profit, raises 2025 guidance and launches $500 M buyback AerCap Holding N.V. reported a first-quarter net profit of $643 million ($3.43 per share), on revenues of $2.1 billion, up 3 percent year-over-year. The leasing giant raised its full-year profit guidance and authorized a $500 million share repurchase program amid strong lease origination activity.

2025-04-30T10:07:59.094962-07:00

AerCap posts Q1 $643 M profit, raises 2025 guidance and launches $500 M buyback

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AerCap Completes 203 Asset Transactions in Q1 2025 In the first quarter of 2025, AerCap managed 203 aviation asset transactions, including 112 lease agreements for aircraft, engines, and helicopters. The company also signed financing agreements valued at approximately $1.5 billion, underscoring its robust activity in the aviation finance market.

2025-04-04T06:46:56.718193-07:00

AerCap Completes 203 Asset Transactions in Q1 2025

Aviation Week

Steven Udvar-Hazy to Retire from Air Lease Corp in 2026 Steven Udvar-Hazy, the pioneer of aircraft leasing and founder of International Lease Finance Corp. and Air Lease Corp., has announced his retirement for 2026. His departure marks the end of an era for the aircraft leasing industry.

2025-03-20T14:46:10.656025-07:00

Steven Udvar-Hazy to Retire from Air Lease Corp in 2026

FlightGlobal

AerCap CEO Reports Improvement in Boeing's Quality Troubles AerCap's CEO highlights significant progress at Boeing in resolving quality issues, with Fitch Ratings also acknowledging positive developments. This indicates a turnaround for the manufacturer amidst ongoing industry scrutiny. AerCap's insights reflect growing confidence in Boeing's commitment to quality improvement.

2025-03-12T16:12:17.483192-07:00

AerCap CEO Reports Improvement in Boeing's Quality Troubles