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flydubai adds three Boeing 737-800 freighters through SolitAir wet lease
Dedicated cargo operations are scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026, adding main-deck capacity ahead of the fourth-quarter peak season.
Source: Dubai Media Office
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BOC Aviation agrees long-term leases for 12 A320neo aircraft with Avianca
BOC Aviation will purchase 12 CFM LEAP-1A-powered A320neo aircraft for lease to Avianca, with delivery scheduled in 2029.
Source: BOC Aviation
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La Caisse and SMBC double aircraft leasing platform to US$3 billion
MACH expands its financing capacity and investment period through 2029, building on 21 aircraft leased to 13 airlines.
Source: SMBC Aviation Capital
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IATA: July passenger demand rises 0.2%
The July 2026 release tracks global passenger demand, capacity and regional trends.
Source: IATA
Industry News
AerCap publishes second-quarter 2026 results
Financial results and an updated full-year outlook from the aircraft lessor.
Source: AerCap
Industry News
Airbus reports first-half 2026 results
An update on commercial aircraft activity, the order backlog and the full-year outlook.
Source: Airbus
Industry News
SMBC adds 100 A320neo Family aircraft to its orderbook
The order covers 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft, announced at Farnborough.
Source: Airbus
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202 asset transactions reported by AerCap in Q2
The quarterly update covers leasing, acquisitions and sales across aircraft, engines and helicopters.
Source: AerCap