25 Jun 2026
#4 June 2026: Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter
Azorra Delivers Embraer E190-E1 To One Airways S.A.
Azorra has delivered the first of two Embraer E190-E1 aircraft to One Airways, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor in Europe. The delivery also introduces Azorra’s Embraer E1 platform into Spain, representing its first E1 aircraft placement in the Spanish market.
IAT Leasing Announces Acquisition Of Two Boeing 737 Aircraft On Lease To WestJet
IAT Leasing has acquired two 2009-vintage Boeing 737 aircraft on lease to WestJet, comprising one Boeing 737-800 and one Boeing 737-700. The aircraft were acquired from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise on behalf of funds managed by two existing US investors, with IAT providing ongoing lease administration and asset management services.
K2 Aviation Closes Boeing 737-800 Transaction With DAE
K2 Aviation has closed the purchase of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The aircraft is on lease to SunExpress in Turkey, adding a new customer and operating jurisdiction to K2 Aviation’s platform.
Acumen’s Take
On Azorra And One Airways
Azorra’s E190-E1 placement highlights continued demand for flexible regional jet solutions across European ACMI and charter operations. For lessors, the transaction reinforces the value of supporting aircraft placements with integrated engine and asset management capabilities.
On IAT Leasing And WestJet
IAT Leasing’s acquisition of two Boeing 737 aircraft reflects continued investor appetite for liquid narrowbody assets placed with established airline credits. The co-investment structure also points to evolving capital approaches within aircraft acquisition platforms.
On K2 Aviation And SunExpress
K2 Aviation’s 737-800 transaction with DAE shows the ongoing relevance of current-generation narrowbody aircraft in airline fleet planning. For leasing platforms, expanding into new jurisdictions through aircraft already on lease can support measured portfolio diversification.
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