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IADA expands global footprint as pre‑owned aircraft market flourishes

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has expanded its partner network, reinforced its international footprint and stepped up philanthropic activity this year as the pre‑owned aircraft market flourishes. IADA frames the moves as strengthening global dealer collaboration and better positioning the industry to serve rising demand for used business aircraft.

2026-01-13T10:00:38.305901-08:00

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Aviation Capital Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets (25 737-8, 25 737-10)

2026-01-13T00:29:05.332840-08:00

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Virgin Atlantic signs sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six A330-900neos, deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

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Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition

2026-01-13T05:06:36.184887-08:00

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Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet Boeing’s uptick in 2025 deliveries and a stronger order book could let the company recognise deferred revenue and generate internal cashflow, creating a funding path for a new single‑aisle aircraft programme targeted for the 2030s. That would reduce reliance on external financing and accelerate development timelines.

2026-01-13T10:36:57.492894-08:00

Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet

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IADA expands global footprint as pre‑owned aircraft market flourishes The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has expanded its partner network, reinforced its international footprint and stepped up philanthropic activity this year as the pre‑owned aircraft market flourishes. IADA frames the moves as strengthening global dealer collaboration and better positioning the industry to serve rising demand for used business aircraft.

2026-01-13T10:00:38.305901-08:00

IADA expands global footprint as pre‑owned aircraft market flourishes

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Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition Uganda Airlines has re-tendered the procurement for a consultancy to support its planned fleet acquisition, restarting the formal selection process for external advisers on aircraft choice, financing and delivery scheduling. The move precedes any firm order or lease commitments as the carrier advances fleet planning.

2026-01-13T05:06:36.184887-08:00

Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition

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Virgin Atlantic signs sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six A330-900neos, deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027 Virgin Atlantic has agreed a sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six Airbus A330-900neos drawn from its backlog, with deliveries scheduled from Q2 2026 through Q4 2027. The transaction supports Virgin's widebody fleet plan while adding A330neo placements to AerCap's portfolio and easing near-term financing.

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

Virgin Atlantic signs sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six A330-900neos, deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

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Tunisia’s Express Air Cargo ordered to return leased engines Tunisia’s Express Air Cargo has been ordered to return leased engines, requiring the carrier to hand back contracted powerplants and revise its maintenance and lease arrangements. The development reduces immediate spare-engine availability for the operator and could constrain its freighter operations until replacements are secured.

2026-01-13T03:47:45.932939-08:00

Tunisia’s Express Air Cargo ordered to return leased engines

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Aviation Capital Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets (25 737-8, 25 737-10) Aviation Capital Group has placed a firm order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets — 25 737‑8 and 25 737‑10 — a move Boeing said doubles ACG's MAX 10 commitments and cements the lessor's long‑term commitment to next‑generation narrowbodies for leasing customers.

2026-01-13T00:29:05.332840-08:00

Aviation Capital Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets (25 737-8, 25 737-10)

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BBN Indonesia halts freighter operations, pivots to ACMI by adding A320s BBN Indonesia has suspended dedicated cargo operations and is shifting its fleet strategy toward ACMI (wet-lease) services, adding Airbus A320s to supply short-term capacity to other carriers. The move represents a strategic pivot away from freighter services toward passenger wet-lease revenue streams.

2026-01-12T22:25:52.564709-08:00

BBN Indonesia halts freighter operations, pivots to ACMI by adding A320s

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Flybondi takes five wet‑leased Airbus A320‑200s to boost near‑term capacity Flybondi has added five additional wet‑leased Airbus A320‑200s, increasing near‑term capacity with aircraft supplied under crew‑and‑maintenance‑inclusive leases. The short‑term hires provide immediate lift as the Argentine low‑cost carrier rebuilds schedules and fleet availability following recent restructuring.

2026-01-12T08:14:53.384197-08:00

Flybondi takes five wet‑leased Airbus A320‑200s to boost near‑term capacity

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IADA expands global footprint as pre‑owned aircraft market flourishes

Aviation Capital Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets (25 737-8, 25 737-10)

Virgin Atlantic signs sale-and-leaseback with AerCap for six A330-900neos, deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition

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