Czech prime minister said the government hopes to raise defence spending to 2% of GDP next year.

Bohai Leasing said controlling unit Avolon Holdings reported Q2 operational metrics. At end-Q2 Avolon’s fleet totaled 1,117 aircraft: 580 owned, 34 managed and 503 on order, serving 138 airlines in 60 countries. In Q2 Avolon received 21 aircraft and completed sales of 30; 109 aircraft have been agreed for sale but not yet delivered. Avolon arranged leases for nine new-technology aircraft in Q2, and 80% of aircraft on order for delivery by end-2028 are already under lease. Avolon executed 46 aircraft leasing transactions in Q2, including new aircraft leases and lease extensions.

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