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Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo and Brookfield complete $28.2bn acquisition of Air Lease; Sumisho Air Lease formed

Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield have completed a $28.2 billion acquisition of Air Lease Corporation, creating Sumisho Air Lease Corporation with a combined fleet of more than 1,700 aircraft. SMBC will service the majority of the portfolio and secured a $2 billion syndicated facility to support fleet funding.

2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00

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Aura Aero raises €340M to scale ERA programme; first-prototype flight pushed to late 2027

2026-04-08T11:32:37.479703-07:00

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FAA certifies Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF STC, clearing deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

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BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

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Aura Aero raises €340M to scale ERA programme; first-prototype flight pushed to late 2027 Aura Aero has secured €340 million of financing — including a €50 million Series B — to fund industrial scale-up in France and the U.S. The company says the first prototype flight of its 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA has slipped from early 2027 to late 2027.

2026-04-08T11:32:37.479703-07:00

Aura Aero raises €340M to scale ERA programme; first-prototype flight pushed to late 2027

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FAA certifies Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF STC, clearing deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo The FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF passenger-to-freighter conversion, clearing the way for deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo under a five-aircraft agreement with lessor Jetran. Mammoth says certification supports accelerated production and planned expansion, including China partnerships.

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

FAA certifies Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF STC, clearing deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo

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Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo and Brookfield complete $28.2bn acquisition of Air Lease; Sumisho Air Lease formed Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield have completed a $28.2 billion acquisition of Air Lease Corporation, creating Sumisho Air Lease Corporation with a combined fleet of more than 1,700 aircraft. SMBC will service the majority of the portfolio and secured a $2 billion syndicated facility to support fleet funding.

2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00

Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo and Brookfield complete $28.2bn acquisition of Air Lease; Sumisho Air Lease formed

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BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline BOC Aviation has signed a purchase-and-leaseback for three Airbus A321XLRs with Chilean low‑cost carrier SKY Airline, the first A321XLRs added to the lessor’s portfolio. The deal supplies SKY with extra‑long‑range narrowbody capacity to expand medium‑to‑long‑haul routes while preserving balance‑sheet flexibility.

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

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airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet Latvia's airBaltic received its fourth Airbus A220‑300 of 2026, registration YL‑BTF, in Riga, further consolidating its single‑type A220 fleet. The deliveries support a planned expansion to about 56 aircraft in 2026 as the carrier seeks short‑term funding—reported as a loan up to €30m—to stabilise finances.

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet

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Valiair completes acquisition of Part‑135 operator Superior Air Charter in Dallas Wyoming-based aircraft trust Valiair has completed its acquisition of Dallas-based Superior Air Charter, a Part 135‑certified operator, the companies said. The deal was first reported by Corporate Jet Investor and updated on ch-aviation, consolidating ownership of a regional U.S. charter operator.

2026-04-08T01:42:18.999509-07:00

Valiair completes acquisition of Part‑135 operator Superior Air Charter in Dallas

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Thai AirAsia raises THB1.5bn via three‑year secured, callable debentures Thai AirAsia has raised THB1.5 billion (≈US$46 million) through the issuance of three‑year secured, callable debentures the company described as high‑risk. The sale delivers immediate cash proceeds to the carrier while creating a three‑year repayment obligation under a callable structure that is secured against assets.

2026-04-07T16:06:32.658265-07:00

Thai AirAsia raises THB1.5bn via three‑year secured, callable debentures

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S Korea's t'way Air earmarks funds for 16 aircraft t'way Air has earmarked funds to acquire 16 aircraft, a financial step toward fleet expansion or renewal for the South Korean low‑cost carrier. The announcement provided no details on aircraft type, OEM, financing structure or expected delivery timing in the brief announcement.

2026-04-07T14:41:03.137689-07:00

S Korea's t'way Air earmarks funds for 16 aircraft

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Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo and Brookfield complete $28.2bn acquisition of Air Lease; Sumisho Air Lease formed

Aura Aero raises €340M to scale ERA programme; first-prototype flight pushed to late 2027

FAA certifies Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF STC, clearing deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo

BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

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