13 Nov 2025
#2 November 2025: North American Aviation Newsletter
Aviation Capital Group Delivers Three A321neos to Wizz Air
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) announced the delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Wizz Air, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. These aircraft represent the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth units delivered under a multi-aircraft sale-leaseback agreement between ACG and the airline. The three aircraft were delivered from Hamburg and Tianjin within the span of a single week, marking the completion of ACG’s current mandate with Wizz Air. The transaction reinforces ACG’s role as a key partner in supporting the airline’s fleet modernisation and high-density European growth strategy.
Avelo Airlines Celebrates Fourth Anniversary at Tweed–New Haven Airport
Avelo Airlines marked the fourth anniversary of its operations at Tweed–New Haven Airport (HVN), where the carrier first launched flights on 3 November 2021. Since its debut at HVN, Avelo has served over 3.8 million customers and expanded its network to 28 destinations. Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Four years ago Avelo took flight from Connecticut with a simple but powerful purpose: to Inspire Travel. Today, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to reach many of the country’s most beautiful and popular destinations. More airplanes and destinations are on the way.” The milestone reflects Avelo’s continued success with its small-airport, point-to-point strategy.
Southwest Airlines and Philippine Airlines Launch Partnership
Southwest Airlines and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have launched a new partnership enabling expanded travel options across the Pacific. Passengers can now book journeys connecting via Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with PAL providing long-haul international services and Southwest facilitating domestic U.S. connections. PAL serves destinations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the Philippines. Southwest COO Andrew Watterson said, “Each airline partnership brings unique and incremental reach globally for both carriers. With our strong presence in California and nearly 90 daily flights touching the Hawaiian Islands, Southwest is positioned uniquely to serve PAL’s passengers travelling to and from the United States.” The collaboration widens connectivity for both airlines and strengthens trans-Pacific travel flows.
Acumen’s Take
On ACG’s A321neo Deliveries
The completion of ACG’s multi-aircraft mandate with Wizz Air underscores strong leasing momentum in Europe’s low-cost sector. The A321neo remains a cornerstone asset for high-utilisation operators, and delivering multiple aircraft within one week highlights both operational execution and robust lessor-operator alignment.
On Avelo’s HVN Anniversary
The completion of ACG’s multi-aircraft mandate with Wizz Air underscores strong leasing momentum in Europe’s low-cost sector. The A321neo remains a cornerstone asset for high-utilisation operators, and delivering multiple aircraft within one week highlights both operational execution and robust lessor-operator alignment.
On the Southwest–PAL Partnership
The Southwest–PAL partnership strengthens trans-Pacific connectivity by linking PAL’s long-haul network with Southwest’s extensive domestic footprint. For U.S. travellers, the tie-up simplifies access to the Philippines and broader Asia, while PAL benefits from improved U.S. feed through major West Coast gateways.
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