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Skytrans Rebrands as SmartLynx Australia to Boost ACMI Footprint in Asia-Pacific

Skytrans, acquired by Avia Solutions Group in 2024, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia to align its branding with sister carriers and expand its ACMI wet-leasing operations across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging its new Airbus A319 fleet to meet rising regional demand.

2025-07-29T00:00:14.961762-07:00

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AviaAM, Mammoth Freighters Near First 777-300ER P2F Delivery by Year-End

2025-07-07T08:22:04.129685-07:00

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Flexjet secures $800M L Catterton-led equity injection to accelerate fleet expansion

2025-07-21T02:03:25.603353-07:00

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Emirates Finalizes Purchase of Four A380-800s from Doric Nimrod

2025-07-13T11:23:35.371988-07:00

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Avelo signals fleet expansion after 22nd leased 737 delivery US ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has received its 22nd Boeing 737 narrowbody and signaled plans to expand its leased-jet fleet. The carrier aims to bolster its network across underserved secondary markets with additional 737s under lease, part of a broader growth strategy.

2025-08-01T13:33:38.156610-07:00

Avelo signals fleet expansion after 22nd leased 737 delivery

Aviation Week

Steven C. Udvar-Hazy named Alaska Airlines head of fleet strategy and planning Former Aviation Capital Group veteran Steven C. Udvar-Hazy has joined Alaska Airlines as senior vice president of fleet strategy and planning. He will lead the carrier’s aircraft acquisition, retirement and lifecycle management efforts amid ongoing industry delivery constraints.

2025-07-31T12:59:18.521790-07:00

Steven C. Udvar-Hazy named Alaska Airlines head of fleet strategy and planning

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Skytrans Rebrands as SmartLynx Australia to Boost ACMI Footprint in Asia-Pacific Skytrans, acquired by Avia Solutions Group in 2024, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia to align its branding with sister carriers and expand its ACMI wet-leasing operations across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging its new Airbus A319 fleet to meet rising regional demand.

2025-07-29T00:00:14.961762-07:00

Skytrans Rebrands as SmartLynx Australia to Boost ACMI Footprint in Asia-Pacific

AeroTime

UK court rejects plea to freeze Vietjet assets in lease dispute The UK High Court refused an application by aircraft lessor FW Aviation to secure a freezing order against Vietjet’s overseas assets in a longstanding lease dispute, leaving the Vietnamese carrier’s funds accessible despite claims for unpaid aircraft payments and mounting debt.

2025-07-28T07:29:39.501702-07:00

UK court rejects plea to freeze Vietjet assets in lease dispute

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Titan Airways Completes First Embraer E190 Purchase from TrueNoord Titan Airways has taken delivery of its first regional jet after acquiring a 2010-vintage Embraer E190 (MSN 19000543) from specialist lessor TrueNoord. The addition will underpin growth in ACMI and ad-hoc charter contracts across the UK and continental Europe, the carrier said.

2025-07-28T07:03:25.606000-07:00

Titan Airways Completes First Embraer E190 Purchase from TrueNoord

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Azul wins US court approval for $1.6 billion Chapter 11 DIP financing The US Bankruptcy Court in New York has approved Azul’s $1.6 billion debtor-in-possession financing, securing backing from key creditors and paving the way for the Brazilian carrier’s debt restructuring under Chapter 11 protection. The package will support Azul through its court-supervised turnaround as it reorganizes operations and balance sheet obligations.

2025-07-28T04:30:35.955184-07:00

Azul wins US court approval for $1.6 billion Chapter 11 DIP financing

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Avion Express eyes A320neo as Latin America demand beckons Avion Express says growing demand for wet-lease and charter services in Latin America has prompted the ACMI specialist to evaluate Airbus A320neo additions, aiming to bolster fleet efficiency and tap new market opportunities beyond Europe.

2025-07-25T01:30:24.153845-07:00

Avion Express eyes A320neo as Latin America demand beckons

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Royal Jordanian Secures Financing for Pratt & Whitney PW1900 Spare Engines to Support Embraer E2 Fleet Royal Jordanian has signed a loan agreement to acquire two Pratt & Whitney PW1900 spare engines for its Embraer E190-E2/E195-E2 regional jets. The deal bolsters support for the carrier’s planned 10-aircraft E2 family, five of which entered service in 2024, enhancing operational resilience and reducing maintenance lead times.

2025-07-22T23:19:22.144573-07:00

Royal Jordanian Secures Financing for Pratt & Whitney PW1900 Spare Engines to Support Embraer E2 Fleet

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