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C919 enters revenue service

China Eastern Airlines performs first revenue flight between Shanghai and Beijing.

Nigerian start-up carrier leases first E170s

The E170s were manufactured in 2007.

Thai Airways continues to seek 777 buyers

The carrier sold a Boeing 747-400 in the first quarter.

BOC Aviation signs 737 Max finance leases

Deliveries in 2023-24.

Spicejet insolvency plea deferred to June

Spicejet’s financial situation has brought the attention of the DGCA to several safety incidents blamed on lack of funds to meet maintenance requirements, resulting in aircraft groundings and subsequent loss of revenue.

Fuyo Lease delivers A320neo

New ALM, FGL lessee.

Aercap delivers first Max to Norwegian

ALC delivers first A330neo to ITA Airways

Follows A220-300s and A320neos since September 2022.

Marathon Airlines to lease additional E175

Greek operator continues to add capacity.

AMS sells A319

Aircraft was mandated in November 2022.

Lufthansa finally agrees ITA acquisition

Buyer plans to reduce ITA’s reliance on leased aircraft.

SMBC Aviation Capital places 737-800s

Lessor adds mid-life aircraft with customer.

SMBC AC posts $341m pre-tax profit

Lessor built up $3.3 billion of organic asset growth during the 12-month period

Azorra transitions E195s to SAS

Three 2011-vintage E195s placed with SAS

Lessor prices bond as part of IG journey

First unsecured bond for financier.

Wilmington Trust predicts gradual ABS return

Timing still uncertain given macroeconomic headwinds limiting opportunities for issuances

Bain eyes November re-listing for Virgin Australia – reports

Bain flagged plans to re-list Virgin Australia earlier this year.

Jackson Square Aviation closes Transavia mandate

Lessor expands relationship with French carrier with more 737-800s.

Lessor contemplates split sale

Different buyers may take the portfolio.