African Pilot Magazine:

Aircraft Leasing

Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East. Photo credit © African pilot // Craig Dean

African Infrastructure & Projects, Air Connectivity, Air Freight & Air Cargo, Air Traffic, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Leasing, Airports, Civil Aviation, Commercial & Air Travel, Manufacturing, MRO – Maintenance, Refurb & Overhaul, Regulatory, Safety

Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability

African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and policy failures continue to undermine sustainability.

Mozambique Outlines LAM Restructuring Measures as Government Addresses Parliament

Mozambique’s Government outlines LAM restructuring measures, new shareholder structure, fleet acquisition plans and aviation sector reforms aimed at reducing costs, improving efficiency and expanding market openness.

Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc

Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s growth strategy to become a global connector by 2037.

TrueNoord Appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, Middle East and CIS

TrueNoord appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, the Middle East and CIS, strengthening its regional aircraft leasing expertise and global growth.

Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions

Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from Azorra, boosting capacity, efficiency and regional connectivity.

New Heights for the Pre-Owned Helicopter Market

The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and offshore operations, and growth forecast to USD 48.06B by 2032.

Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions

Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from Azorra, boosting capacity, efficiency and regional connectivity.

New Heights for the Pre-Owned Helicopter Market

The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and offshore operations, and growth forecast to USD 48.06B by 2032.

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique Issues Tender for Short-Term Wet Lease of Five Aircraft

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique invites bids for the short-term wet lease of five aircraft. Submission deadline: 22 August 2025.

Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s

Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and regional connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa.

Images depicting an E195-E2 in Airlink livery - supplied.

AELF Completes $31 Million Financing With Absa Bank Group

AELF secures $31 million in financing with Absa Bank Group for an A330-300 leased to South African Airways, expanding its aviation finance portfolio.

ACMI in Africa: Insights from AviaDev panel

At AviaDev Africa 2025, aviation leaders discussed how ACMI leasing can help African airlines scale operations amid rising costs and supply chain constraints.

AELF Completes $31 Million Financing With Absa Bank Group

AELF secures $31 million in financing with Absa Bank Group for an A330-300 leased to South African Airways, expanding its aviation finance portfolio.

ACMI in Africa: Insights from AviaDev panel

At AviaDev Africa 2025, aviation leaders discussed how ACMI leasing can help African airlines scale operations amid rising costs and supply chain constraints.