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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

2026-04-20T08:21:15.768308-07:00

Aviation Source

Vietjet signs a finance lease for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets

2026-04-19T14:55:50.345392-07:00

Reuters

VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

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Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight Vertical Aerospace has executed and closed the remaining components of its previously announced comprehensive financing package totaling up to $850 million, following its 14 April success with the company’s first two-way transition flight for the Valo eVTOL. The package had been under phased execution after an agreement-in-principle.

2026-04-20T08:21:15.768308-07:00

Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

Bloomberg

AirAsia explores Deutsche-led $230m private debt via 18-month revenue bond backed by route ticket sales AirAsia is testing investor demand for a Deutsche Bank–underwritten, $230 million private-debt transaction structured as an 18-month revenue bond backed by ticket sales across several routes. Deutsche has fully funded the deal and is syndicating it to selected banks and funds.

2026-04-19T23:01:42.065686-07:00

AirAsia explores Deutsche-led $230m private debt via 18-month revenue bond backed by route ticket sales

Aviation Source

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Vietjet signs a finance lease for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet has signed an agreement to lease 10 COMAC C909 regional jets, deepening its commercial ties with China’s domestic aircraft program. The deal reinforces the C909’s relevance for Southeast Asia’s regional capacity needs and Vietjet’s fleet expansion approach through leasing.

2026-04-19T14:55:50.345392-07:00

Vietjet signs a finance lease for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets

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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub Falcon Aerospace, the parent of executive jet charter and aircraft management firm VivaJets (Lagos), has secured a $15 million credit facility to support its growth plans. The financing underpins VivaJets’ plan to open an Abidjan hub, expanding its managed and charter footprint in West Africa.

2026-04-17T07:08:03.164235-07:00

Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

Reuters

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VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying VietJet Aviation JSC has signed a finance lease with SPDB Financial Leasing Co. for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets, expanding its C909 fleet to 12 aircraft. VietJet plans to deploy the jets on Vietnam–China routes, including services that have been operating since April 2025 under a wet lease.

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

Flying Magazine

FLYING Finance partners with Sling Aircraft North America to streamline buyer aircraft funding Sling Aircraft North America has announced a partnership with FLYING Finance aimed at providing streamlined funding options for buyers of its modern aircraft lineup. The deal is positioned to simplify financing at the point of purchase for prospective operators evaluating Sling’s fleet offerings.

2026-04-16T07:35:44.024263-07:00

FLYING Finance partners with Sling Aircraft North America to streamline buyer aircraft funding

Air Data News

Russia considers reviving up to 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes as Baikal replacement program faces delays Russia is studying a plan to restore as many as 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes to cover regional and general aviation capacity gaps, Kommersant reported. The proposal, advanced by SibNIA, follows delays in developing a modern replacement, with up to 700 airframes estimated in storage.

2026-04-16T00:35:45.569433-07:00

Russia considers reviving up to 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes as Baikal replacement program faces delays

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

Vietjet signs a finance lease for 10 COMAC C909 regional jets

VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

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