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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

Latvian carrier airBaltic cut its 2025 net loss by 40% to €44.3m while posting record revenue (€779.3m) and carrying a record 5.2 million passengers as it pivoted toward expanded ACMI wet‑lease operations. The wet‑lease push boosted top‑line growth but the airline remained loss‑making.

2026-03-11T10:41:44.358202-07:00

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STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet

2026-03-11T21:03:45.560502-07:00

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UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute

2026-03-12T06:19:07.265270-07:00

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LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded

2026-03-13T05:08:35.846142-07:00

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LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded Mozambique’s state-owned carrier LAM is embroiled in a corruption probe after its maintenance director was indicted, while mounting debt has left recently acquired Embraer jets grounded as the airline struggles to put aircraft into service. The twin legal and financial crises threaten LAM’s operations and fleet utilization.

2026-03-13T05:08:35.846142-07:00

LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded

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flyExclusive reintroduces pre-owned Citation XLS+ fractional ownership, eyes more aircraft flyExclusive (NYSE American: FLYX) has reintroduced a pre-owned Citation XLS+ fractional-ownership programme, citing growing demand and anticipating additional aircraft to join the scheme. The relaunch leverages the operator's vertically integrated model to supply, manage and maintain the fleet for fractional owners.

2026-03-12T09:45:21.907392-07:00

flyExclusive reintroduces pre-owned Citation XLS+ fractional ownership, eyes more aircraft

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UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute A UK court has ordered that communications about US sanctions remain protected from disclosure in a lease dispute tied to Russia, constraining evidence available to litigants and the public. The decision intersects with reporting on affected airlines, including coverage by ch-aviation of Qatar Airways-related developments.

2026-03-12T06:19:07.265270-07:00

UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute

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Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services Corendon Airlines will wet‑lease a Boeing 737‑9 from an affiliate to support its Summer 2026 Turkey schedule, with OAG planning showing new seasonal Amsterdam–Bodrum and Amsterdam–Dalaman services. The short‑term wet‑lease provides immediate seat capacity as Corendon expands its Europe‑focused leisure network.

2026-03-12T05:48:28.269635-07:00

Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services

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STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet Taiwan's STARLUX will lease eight Airbus A321neo aircraft to expand its narrowbody fleet. The move increases the carrier's single-aisle capacity as it grows operations. Details on the lessor, delivery schedule and financial terms were not publicly disclosed.

2026-03-11T21:03:45.560502-07:00

STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet

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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue Latvian carrier airBaltic cut its 2025 net loss by 40% to €44.3m while posting record revenue (€779.3m) and carrying a record 5.2 million passengers as it pivoted toward expanded ACMI wet‑lease operations. The wet‑lease push boosted top‑line growth but the airline remained loss‑making.

2026-03-11T10:41:44.358202-07:00

airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

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RotorLease launches U.S. rotorcraft leasing operations through Rotortrade RotorLease has launched U.S. leasing operations to originate and manage rotorcraft lease transactions through Rotortrade’s U.S. leasing operation. The platform is built to serve the American market, centralising origination and lease management for U.S. rotorcraft operators and lessors.

2026-03-11T06:04:04.043917-07:00

RotorLease launches U.S. rotorcraft leasing operations through Rotortrade

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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet

UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute

LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded

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