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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed purchase agreements with Airbus for 102 and 35 A320neo-family aircraft, respectively, totaling 137 jets. The transaction is valued at about $21.4bn as the carriers expand capacity and fleet growth.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

Aviation Today

AVN’s data-driven outlook: next-gen glass cockpits and AI assistance turn connected aircraft into valuation levers for leasing

2026-05-01T08:12:41.770906-07:00

Airline Economics

Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00

FlightGlobal

Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC and return six Boeing 737 MAX 8s to lessors, signaling UK exit

2026-04-28T01:20:22.440676-07:00

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Aviation Today

AVN’s data-driven outlook: next-gen glass cockpits and AI assistance turn connected aircraft into valuation levers for leasing Aircraft are increasingly positioned as “data platforms,” with next-generation avionics enabling glass-cockpit modernization, onboard AI assistance, and connected aircraft ecosystems. AVN links these capabilities to higher value—arguing data-driven functionality is now influencing lease rates and premium pricing, not just operational performance.

2026-05-01T08:12:41.770906-07:00

AVN’s data-driven outlook: next-gen glass cockpits and AI assistance turn connected aircraft into valuation levers for leasing

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed purchase agreements with Airbus for 102 and 35 A320neo-family aircraft, respectively, totaling 137 jets. The transaction is valued at about $21.4bn as the carriers expand capacity and fleet growth.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

FlightGlobal

Arcus Infrastructure Partners to take majority stake in regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord UK investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners will support TrueNoord’s development by acquiring a majority shareholding in the regional lessor. TrueNoord’s portfolio is expected to include more than 100 aircraft across multiple manufacturers, with Arcus slated to hold around 74% following the transaction.

2026-04-30T06:45:29.956158-07:00

Arcus Infrastructure Partners to take majority stake in regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord

Airline Economics

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Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow Avolon reported Q1 2026 net income of $191 million, up 32% year-over-year, driven by lease revenues rising 12% to $762 million. Operating cash flow increased 48% to $540 million, supported by continued aircraft acquisitions and sales amid perceived aircraft scarcity and firm lease rates.

2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00

Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

Breitflyte

AerCap posts Q1 2026 net profit of $818M ($4.96/diluted share) on 2% revenue growth to $1.68B AerCap reported first-quarter 2026 net profit of $818 million, or $4.96 per diluted share, on revenue up 2.0% year over year to $1.68 billion. Results cover the period ended March 31, 2026.

2026-04-29T17:35:13.974437-07:00

AerCap posts Q1 2026 net profit of $818M ($4.96/diluted share) on 2% revenue growth to $1.68B

AINonline

HansJet growth in PC-12 fractional ownership accelerates European demand after September 2025 operating-model launch HansJet says its PC-12 fractional ownership product has grown since the company rolled out a new operational model in September 2025, with “strong” demand reported across Europe. The development points to continued appetite for fractional access to turbine single-engine capacity.

2026-04-29T15:08:44.521724-07:00

HansJet growth in PC-12 fractional ownership accelerates European demand after September 2025 operating-model launch

AINonline

Asia-Pacific business jet fleet rises to 1,168 aircraft by YE 2025 (+1.5%) as long-range demand lifts deliveries The Asia-Pacific business jet fleet totaled 1,168 aircraft at end-2025, up 1.5% year over year, with 66.9% locally registered aircraft. Gulfstream led new deliveries in 2025, while Bombardier remained the region’s largest OEM by fleet size; Southeast Asia emerged as a key destination for long-range aircraft entering service. Operator rankings also shifted modestly as Sino Jet expanded to 43 aircraft.

2026-04-28T10:50:25.884903-07:00

Asia-Pacific business jet fleet rises to 1,168 aircraft by YE 2025 (+1.5%) as long-range demand lifts deliveries

Bloomberg

Avia Solutions Group bond rout signals stress from Iran-war driven travel slump Avia Solutions Group’s bonds have slid into distressed territory as turmoil in the travel industry—linked to the Iran war—curtails demand for aviation services and related financing. The move highlights how quickly regional conflict risk can transmit into capital-market funding conditions for aviation operators.

2026-04-28T04:34:40.297905-07:00

Avia Solutions Group bond rout signals stress from Iran-war driven travel slump

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

AVN’s data-driven outlook: next-gen glass cockpits and AI assistance turn connected aircraft into valuation levers for leasing

Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC and return six Boeing 737 MAX 8s to lessors, signaling UK exit

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