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Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre

Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured a XOF35 billion (≈USD62 million) loan from the West African Development Bank (BOAD), formally approved by the West African Monetary Union council on 27 March 2026, to finance construction of a dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in Abidjan.

2026-04-02T07:25:43.460428-07:00

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Latvia extends $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel spike strains carrier

2026-04-01T03:55:23.273636-07:00

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ANA Holdings to raise more than JPY100 billion via retail-focused hybrid shares

2026-04-01T16:50:49.351330-07:00

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UK court allows war‑risk insurers to appeal AerCap ruling over aircraft stranded in Russia

2026-03-31T09:45:47.694080-07:00

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Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured a XOF35 billion (≈USD62 million) loan from the West African Development Bank (BOAD), formally approved by the West African Monetary Union council on 27 March 2026, to finance construction of a dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in Abidjan.

2026-04-02T07:25:43.460428-07:00

Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre

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Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services ch-aviation reports Air Seychelles has wet‑leased an Airbus A330‑300 to operate services to Paris, marking a tangible increase in the carrier’s long‑haul capacity. The wet‑lease supplies immediate widebody resources while the airline adjusts fleet deployment for its Paris route.

2026-04-02T02:18:48.969462-07:00

Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services

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Georgian Airways exits widebody operations Georgian Airways has announced it is exiting widebody operations, removing long‑haul aircraft from its fleet and focusing on narrowbody regional services. The decision represents a material change to the carrier’s capacity profile and alters demand for widebody support in its markets.

2026-04-01T23:58:23.695218-07:00

Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

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ANA Holdings to raise more than JPY100 billion via retail-focused hybrid shares ANA Holdings plans to issue over JPY100 billion (about USD630 million) of bond‑type hybrid class shares to retail investors by the fiscal year ending 31 March 2031. The retail hybrid issuance is designed to broaden the group’s funding sources with an equity‑like capital instrument.

2026-04-01T16:50:49.351330-07:00

ANA Holdings to raise more than JPY100 billion via retail-focused hybrid shares

aerotelegraph.com

Latvia extends $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel spike strains carrier The Latvian government has approved a short‑term $35 million emergency loan to airBaltic after jet fuel costs surged—linked to Middle East conflict—doubling the carrier’s fuel bill and exposing limited hedging. The lifeline aims to bridge liquidity pressure as the airline faces a large €380 million bond and near‑term financing needs.

2026-04-01T03:55:23.273636-07:00

Latvia extends $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel spike strains carrier

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Shandong Airlines to lease six 737-800s and four 737 MAX jets Shandong Airlines will lease six Boeing 737-800s and four Boeing 737 MAX narrowbodies, adding ten single-aisle jets to its roster, ch-aviation reports. The package pairs legacy 737-800s with next-generation 737 MAX types, representing a mixed leased narrowbody intake for the carrier.

2026-03-31T17:31:49.033266-07:00

Shandong Airlines to lease six 737-800s and four 737 MAX jets

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UK court allows war‑risk insurers to appeal AerCap ruling over aircraft stranded in Russia UK insurers including Chubb, Fidelis and Lloyd's won permission to appeal a London court decision that favoured AerCap and denied war‑risk claims for commercial jets stuck in Russia since the Ukraine war. The appeal preserves insurers' salvage and coverage arguments in ongoing multi‑jurisdictional litigation.

2026-03-31T09:45:47.694080-07:00

UK court allows war‑risk insurers to appeal AerCap ruling over aircraft stranded in Russia

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Abelo converts three ATR 72-600 options into firm orders, orderbook rises to 36 with deliveries from 2027 Leasing specialist Abelo has exercised options from its Dubai Airshow 2023 agreement to convert three ATR 72-600 turboprops into firm orders, increasing its ATR orderbook to 36 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled from 2027, securing strategic delivery slots for the lessor's regional fleet expansion.

2026-03-31T02:16:20.350984-07:00

Abelo converts three ATR 72-600 options into firm orders, orderbook rises to 36 with deliveries from 2027

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Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre

Latvia extends $35m emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel spike strains carrier

ANA Holdings to raise more than JPY100 billion via retail-focused hybrid shares

UK court allows war‑risk insurers to appeal AerCap ruling over aircraft stranded in Russia

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