Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two New ATR 72-600 From Abelo For Air Congo’s Operations

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Turboprop aircraft lessor, Abelo has leased two new ATR72-600 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group for operations by its partner airline, Air Congo. According to Abelo, “the delivery of the aircraft is a significant step towards supporting Air Congo’s growth and network expansion.” Chief Executive Officer, Abelo, Stephen Gorman said it was “honoured to have been selected by Ethiopian Airlines Group …

Royal Jordanian Airlines Leases Two A321neos From Avolon   

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Aviation finance company, Avolon says it is leasing “two Airbus A321neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines.” According to Avolon, this agreement adds to the eight A320neos that the company has agreed to “lease to the airline earlier this year, of which seven have already been delivered.” This agreement was signed at the 2025 Dubai Airshow and Avolon says the aircraft …

Avolon Leases Five Airbus A320 To Centrum Air

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Avolon says it has agreed to lease five Airbus A320 family aircraft to Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. The transaction was announced at the Dubai Airshow. According to Avolon, it “added Centrum Air as a customer earlier this year through the lease of an A320-200 that was delivered last month. The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 …

Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two ATR 72-600 For Air Congo Operations

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Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the lease of “two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, to be operated by 49%-owned Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier. The aircraft are scheduled to enter service in February 2026.” ATR says: “This agreement marks a significant milestone in ATR’s expansion in Africa, as Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s most influential aviation group, relies on …

Etihad Airways Leases 13 Airbus Aircraft from Avolon

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Avolon says it has agreed to “lease 13 Airbus aircraft from its orderbook to Etihad Airways (‘Etihad’).” The transaction, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow, includes nine A330neos and four A320neo family aircraft. Etihad also placed “a direct order with Airbus for six additional A330neos, complementing the nine aircraft leased from Avolon and bringing its total A330neo fleet to …

Airlink and Azorra finalize lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2s

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South Africa airline, Airlink says it has finalized a lease agreement with Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm, Azorra to “acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for later this year.” This lease agreement follows “the previously announced selection of the E195-E2s” by the airline. Airlink says Azorra will “supply the newly-built …

KlasJet Leasing Boeing Aircraft to FlyEgypt

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Following a successful short-term agreement, KlasJet, a well-known exclusive private and corporate jet charter company, and an ACMI service provider, have recently entered into a year-long contract with FlyEgypt, an Egyptian low-cost and charter airline, for wet-leasing services. This partnership involves the leasing of a Boeing aircraft, which will be based at Hurghada International Airport and operate flights to multiple …

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Airlink Renews Aircraft Lease With Truenoord

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Airlink has successfully completed the novation of two Embraer E190AR aircraft on long-term operating lease from TrueNoord. These assets are part of TrueNoord’s recent portfolio acquisition of 10 aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), which brings new lessee airlines including Airlink from South Africa amongst others, into the business. The aircraft, which are based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, fly …