Alex Derber

Brazilian carrier Gol has tapped government financing guarantees to fund engine shop visits, a move that its parent group, Abra, had indicated was likely when discussing rising engine expenditure earlier this year.

Kuala Lumpur-based Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has demonstrated its need for extra capacity after throughput fell in the second quarter due to extended turnaround times.

The failure of Spirit Airlines has created “an attractive opportunity to acquire younger aircraft at attractive prices,” according to the president

China Aircraft Leasing Group is seeking deeper ties with the aftermarket and the chance to extract more value from late-life assets.

StarFlyer secures a Leap spare engine lease to address supply challenges and ensure stable operations for its Airbus A320neo fleet over the next decade.

ORIX Aviation announced its purchase of AerFin on Aug. 3, which follows a trend of lessors diversifying beyond traditional leasing.

Air New Zealand has praised the “relentless” work of its staff with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney for returning to service most of its wide- and narrowbody aircraft that had been grounded due to engine issues.

Rolls-Royce & Partners is investing in an engine leasing entity in China.

Demand for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines continues to drive teardowns of relatively young aircraft, with parts company AerFin combining with private investment firm Turning Rock Partners to acquire three Airbus A220s.

For all the challenges OEMs face in ramping up new aircraft production, airlines are adding to delays by demanding bespoke interior products that