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TrueNoord announces Florian van Vugt in new position of Corporate Finance Manager
This strategic hire underscores our commitment to strengthening our financial leadership and enhancing our capabilities in debt financing and treasury management.
TrueNoord purchases portfolio of seven ATR 72-600s from GOAL, marking their 100th aircraft acquisition
This is our fourth major portfolio transaction in the last two years. Now, with 100 aircraft in our fleet, we’re on the fast-track to achieving significant global presence.
Embraer Appraiser Summit 2024
TrueNoord Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg, would like to thank Embraer for the opportunity to take part in their 2024 Appraiser Summit in Lisbon earlier this month.
The evolution of regional aircraft lease rates
TrueNoord Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg, discusses the evolution of regional aircraft lease rates in the September/October issue of Regional International.
Aircraft Leasing Ireland Global Aviation Sustainability Day, Dublin
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer at TrueNoord, will be attending in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday 12 November
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific, Singapore
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific in Singapore, from 4-6 November.
Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium (EHATS), Frankfurt, Germany
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord, and Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer, will be attending Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium (EHATS) in Frankfurt, Germany from 30-31 October.
Costs and benefits
TrueNoord CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman, discusses the regional aircraft leasing sector and increasing lease rates in the August/September issue of LARA.
Ishka Aviation Festival: North America & Airline Economics Growth Frontiers
TrueNoord looks forward to meeting colleagues and customers in New York next week – 15th, 17th and 18th October.
European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2024
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at the European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2024 in Seville, Spain from 8-10 October.
Asia’s lessors aim for revenue gains
TrueNoord Sales Director Asia-Pacific, Carst Lindeboom, offers an insight into the supply chain issues that lessors face in the regional sector in the July/August issue of Asian Aviation.
ISTAT EMEA: Regional Airlines, OEMs and Lessors Panel
TrueNoord’s CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman, would like to thank the ISTAT committee for the opportunity to moderate the Regional Airlines, OEMs and Lessors Panel discussion earlier this week at ISTAT EMEA in Istanbul.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa, Dubai
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa, taking place in Dubai from 30th September – 2nd October.
RAA Leaders Conference, 24th-25th September, Washington D.C, USA.
CCO, Richard Jacobs, will be representing TrueNoord at the RAA Leaders Conference.
TrueNoord celebrates induction of 29th aircraft acquired from Nordic Aviation Capital as latest portfolio trade is completed
This transaction underscores our commitment to strategically expand our fleet while building on our positive relationship with NAC.
ISTAT EMEA 2024, 22nd-24th September, Istanbul, Turkey
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at ISTAT EMEA 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.
TrueNoord leases two Dash 8-400s to Widerøe
We are very pleased to welcome Norway’s oldest aviation group to our expanding European lessee family.
TrueNoord are thrilled to announce our team’s debut in the Carlyle Aviation Partners Football Tournament
We’re proud to contribute to this cause, supporting the Cancer Clinical Research Trust, who are dedicated to providing top-tier care to cancer patients by offering access to advanced clinical trials.
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London, from 9-10 September
This year, our team will be represented by TrueNoord CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman, COO & General Counsel, Joram Lietaert Peerbolte, and Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg.
TrueNoord agrees new Term Loan with existing finance partner, BayernLB, as business continues to thrive
It is a pleasure to work with BayernLB’s efficient and professional team again. We appreciate their ongoing trust in us and look forward to further extending our collaboration in the future.
Small Narrowbody & Large Regional Jet Market Report 2024
TrueNoord’s new and fully updated overview of the small narrowbody and large regional jet market primarily covers the E190/E195-E2 and A220-100/300, as well as providing an analysis of the broader market.
Farnborough International Airshow 22 – 26 July 2024
TrueNoord is pleased to be attending the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 and looks forward to meeting with colleagues and customers next week.
Ishka Aviation Finance Festival 2024 – Tuesday 14th May, Conrad Dublin
Joram Lietaert Peerbolte, COO & General Counsel, will be representing the TrueNoord team.
TrueNoord completes sale of the longest owned aircraft in its portfolio
Acquired by TrueNoord in 2006, this ATR freighter was the oldest and longest owned aircraft in our portfolio. During this period, we have transitioned the turboprop to three new operators, clearly illustrating TrueNoord’s ability to successfully manage assets of any age throughout their lifecycle.
TrueNoord announces third portfolio trade with Nordic Aviation Capital for an additional eight aircraft
We are very pleased to complete the sale agreement for this latest portfolio acquisition from NAC, increasing our purchase commitment to a total of 29 aircraft from them over the last 16 months.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo – 10th to 11th April
TrueNoord are proud sponsors of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo 2024 and look forward to meeting with colleagues and customers in Tokyo.
TrueNoord attains Term Loan financed by Deutsche Bank
We appreciate the tremendous support we receive from the finance community and will deploy capital where we see opportunities that are complementary to our wider strategic objectives.
European aviation landscape: latest analysis
TrueNoord Sales Director Europe, Michael Adams, gives a comprehensive analysis of the latest European aviation landscape in the March/April issue of Regional International.
ERA Regional Airline Conference 2024
TrueNoord are proud sponsors of the ERA Regional Airline Conference 2024, and look forward to meeting with colleagues and customers in Berlin from 13-14 March.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Korea
TrueNoord are proud sponsors of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Korea and look forward to seeing you next week in Seoul from 12– 13 March.
Ishka Investing in Aviation: Europe
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Ishka Investing in Aviation: Europe. We hope to see you in London on the 12th March
ISTAT Americas 2024, 3rd– 5th March, Austin, Texas
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Americas 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers India, New Delhi – 27th to 28th February 2024
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers India, New Delhi 2024.
Singapore Airshow – 20th to 25th February 2024
Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific will be attending the Singapore Airshow on behalf of TrueNoord.
Regional Aircraft recovery? What’s really going on.
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer – TrueNoord, examines the factors currently affecting the global market.
TrueNoord increases footprint in Canada with the lease of two Embraer E175s to Air Canada
North America is a growing market for TrueNoord and we are delighted to welcome Air Canada to our list of high-quality lessee airline customers in the region.
Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord CEO, is speaking at Growth Frontiers Dublin 2024
Join him for the Regional Aircraft Specialist Leasing, Trading & Finance Panel on Wednesday 31 January, at 12:10.
TrueNoord enhances internal capabilities with the addition of new finance and technical colleagues
We are delighted to welcome experienced regional aviation professionals, Ian Tyrrell, Jovana Zuber Timotijević and David Joyce to our finance team, and Shaun Fullerton, who joins our technical department.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global, Dublin – 28th to 31st January 2024
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global, Dublin 2024.
Season’s Greetings
We look forward to 2024 and sharing a positive future with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues worldwide.
Bouncing back
TrueNoord recently featured in the December/January issue of LARA giving insight on the current aircraft leasing market. Our Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg considers the industry-wide capacity constraints, the popularity of the Embraer E-Jet aircraft, and offers sector foresight for 2024.
TrueNoord announces further portfolio trade for 11 aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital
This significant transaction aligns TrueNoord’s fleet with the regional aircraft footprint worldwide as well as mirroring the split by market category, further enhancing our risk profile.
Large turboprop aircraft recovery: true or false?
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer at TrueNoord examines why the recovery of turboprops lags behind single-aisle aircraft and the nuances impacting the resurgence of these aircraft in different markets.
ALI Global Aviation Sustainability Day, November 20, 2023, Convention Centre Dublin
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at the second annual ALI Global Aviation Sustainability Day in Dublin, Ireland.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific, Singapore – 6th to 8th November 2023
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Singapore 2023.
Ishka Aviation Investival: North America, and the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Americas events
Join CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman, COO, Joram Lietaert Pierbolte, and CFO, Paul Murphy in New York next week.
European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2023, Innsbruck, Austria 10th–12th October.
As a proud sponsor of The European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2023, TrueNoord look forward to seeing you in Innsbruck, Austria.
ISTAT EMEA Conference 2023, 1st– 3rd October, London, UK
We look forward to seeing you at International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) EMEA 2023 in London.
Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium, Bremen, Germany, 27-28 September
Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord CEO, will be attending the Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium.
RAA Leaders Conference, Washington D.C, 26-27 September
Sales Director – Americas, Garry Topp, will be representing TrueNoord at the RAA Leaders Conference next week
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa – Dubai, 24-26 September
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2023 in Dubai
Aircraft leasing explained
Watch the latest AviAssist Focus Session to learn about aircraft leasing and safety in Africa.
Air International – Perfect Planning
The commercial aviation industry was brought to its knees during COVID-19, but one sector remained steady throughout and is now wiser, more profitable and in-demand: aircraft leasing. Michael Doran speaks to Anne-Bart Tieleman and other leading players about how they achieved this.
TrueNoord announces Garret Dunne as Risk Director and Beata Stachowicz as Transaction Manager
We are very pleased to welcome Beata and Garret to the TrueNoord team, they bring a wealth of qualities, expertise and industry experience.
TrueNoord takes delivery of fourth Embraer E195-E2 as fleet continues to grow
The next-generation jet is the latest of six TrueNoord E2s being leased to Canadian operator, Porter Airlines.
TrueNoord announces Paul Murphy as new Chief Financial Officer
We are delighted to welcome Paul onboard in this crucial role. His longstanding experience managing financial operations in the aviation sector is an asset to our business.
Airfinance Journal: Lessors not crucial to SAF ramp-up – TrueNoord
The TrueNoord chief executive tells Hugh Davies the lessor will continue to focus on investing in the new-generation regional aircraft technology, while closely monitoring developments in future propulsion systems as the industry endeavours to decarbonise.
Turboprop Market Report 2023
Download TrueNoord’s fully updated overview of the turboprop market. Primarily covering the ATR42, ATR72 and Dash 8-400, the report also provides an analysis of future generation turboprops.
TrueNoord delivers first of six brand new Embraer E195-E2s to Porter Airlines
The remaining five E2s will all join Porter’s expanding fleet on long-term operating leases during 2023
TrueNoord leases three Embraer E190s to Breeze Airways
The aircraft are based in the US and are already deployed across the Breeze Airways network which provides low-cost, non-stop routes to 35 underserved destinations across the US.
International Paris Air Show 2023 – 19th – 25th June
TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at the International Paris Air show 2023.
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, LIMA 2023 – 23rd – 27th May
Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific, is representing the TrueNoord team at LIMA 2023.
Ishka Aviation Finance Festival – Tuesday 23rd May, Conrad Dublin
Joram Lietaert Peerbolte, COO & General Counsel, will be representing the TrueNoord team.
TrueNoord leases two Embraer E190s to Helvetic Airways
Despite the supply chain and MRO challenges, TrueNoord is able to make these regional aircraft available to Helvetic Airways just in time for the peak summer travel period.
Dublin Aviation & The Environment Summit – 11th–12th May.
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer, will be representing the TrueNoord team.
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Asia, Bangkok 9th–11th May.
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO, will be representing the TrueNoord team.
TrueNoord welcomes new lessee – African airline, Airlink
The novation of two E190s to Airlink increases TrueNoord’s footprint in Africa, which is now home to 10% of our global fleet.
TrueNoord secures US$275 million Term Loan to support balanced growth trajectory
The facility will be used by the specialist regional aircraft lessor to expand their existing group of aircraft assets, and to finance a well-diversified portfolio of 31 owned regional jet and turboprop aircraft currently on lease to 13 different airline customers based in 11 countries.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo – 18th to 19th April 2023
TrueNoord are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Growth Frontiers Tokyo 2023
Market Review: Aviation supply chain faces strain
Michael Adams, Executive Director of TrueNoord Services Ireland and Sales Director Europe, shares the latest market trends and forecasts for regional aviation in Europe in 2023.
ERA Regional Airline Conference, 29th – 30th March 2023
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of this year’s ERA Regional Airline Conference in Nice
Airfinance Journal: Lessors eye African rebound
Maarten Grift, TrueNoord’s Sales Manager for Africa, alongside other industry experts, spoke to Hugh Davies for his Airfinance Journal feature, Lessors eye African rebound.
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Americas, San Diego 5th–7th March.
The TrueNoord team will be represented by Garry Topp, Richard Jacobs and Vinay Kasturi.
Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow, Melbourne from 28th February – 5th March 2023
Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific, will be representing the TrueNoord team in Melbourne.
Airfinance Journal: Diversification is key
The Truenoord chief executive tells Hugh Davies the lessor will continue to target regional jets and turboprops
TrueNoord acquires portfolio of ten Embraer aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital
This significant transaction increases TrueNoord’s portfolio to 70 aircraft and brings new lessee airlines from North America, Canada, and South Africa into the family, as well as increasing TrueNoord’s footprint with existing European airline customers in France and Portugal.
Keeping a weather eye
As part of LARA magazine’s December 2022/January 2023 Finance and Leasing Special, Lucy Powell talks to leading aviation analysts and lessors, including TrueNoord’s CEO Anne-Bart Tieleman, about the current state of play in the world of aviation finance and what challenges are facing lessors.
A rising tide
With regional aviation bouncing back, TrueNoord Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg, and other industry experts talk to Michael Doran as he examines the aircraft leasing market in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of LARA magazine.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global, Dublin – 15th to 18th January 2023
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global, Dublin 2023.
Season’s Greetings
We look forward to 2023 and sharing a positive future with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues worldwide.
Green leasing: profit vs progress
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer at TrueNoord, examines the financial challenges ahead for regional aircraft lessors as the industry aims to achieve net zero by 2050.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific, Singapore – 7th to 9th November 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Singapore 2022.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Americas, New York – 26th to 27th October 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers New York 2022.
TrueNoord delivers second Embraer E190 to Dominican Republic operator, Sky High
Immediate induction into the Sky High fleet has resulted in both E190s flying an extensive network to fifteen destinations throughout the Caribbean islands and beyond.
TrueNoord deliver two factory new ATR42-600 aircraft to Alliance Air
TrueNoord, has announced the successful delivery of two new ATR42-600s to Alliance Air, India’s only public airline.
TrueNoord welcomes Cormac Hennessy as Tax Manager and announces Ahmed Ali as new Sales Manager Europe
As the Company expands its global operator portfolio and prepares to manage a programme of significant growth, TrueNoord is building its Dublin-based team.
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Asia, Singapore 11th–13th October.
Carst Lindeboom, TrueNoord Sales Director – Asia Pacific, will be attending.
European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2022, Vilamoura, Portugal 11th–13th October.
As a proud sponsor of The European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2022, TrueNoord look forward to seeing you in Vilamoura, Portugal.
Ishka Aviation India: New Horizons, New Opportunities 28th-29th September
TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at Ishka: Aviation Finance India: New Horizon, New Opportunities, in Delhi on 28th-29th September.
TrueNoord secures US$400 million financing facility to support further portfolio growth
TrueNoord has closed a new revolving warehouse finance facility of US$400 million which will be seeded with 17 aircraft already owned by TrueNoord and can be extended further by an accordion feature.
TrueNoord to lease six new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines
This transaction marks an important milestone for TrueNoord as we continue to grow our North American business. We are very pleased to welcome not only our first Canadian customer, Porter Airlines, but also the first Embraer E2 aircraft to join our growing fleet
ISTAT EMEA Conference 2022, 18th– 20th September, Marrakesh, Morocco
We look forward to seeing you at International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) EMEA 2022 in Marrakesh.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Europe, London – 13th to 14th September 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2022.
Maximising effectiveness in lease return operations from a Lessor’s perspective…
Richard Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer at TrueNoord shares insights into lease return procedures and processes from a lessor’s perspective.
TrueNoord leases second Embraer E190 to Cobham Regional Services
We are very pleased to further strengthen our relationship with Cobham, supporting their mission to progressively expand their fleet with modern and flexible aircraft well suited to the diverse Australian terrain
Regional Jet Market Report 2022
TrueNoord’s new Regional Jet Market Report presents an overview of this aircraft type and an analysis of the current dynamics driving market values. Types covered in the report include: CRJ700; CRJ900; CRJ1000; E170; E175; E190 and E195. Download your copy of our latest insight.
TrueNoord welcomes Vinay Kasturi and Julie Faverie to the team in new financial and legal positions
The appointments of Vinay and Julie further strengthens our team of highly experienced sector specialists. As our fleet grows so does our headcount and we are proud to attract and retain the very best people in our industry.
CemAir, South African regional airline, leases two CRJ900s from TrueNoord
“The re-marketing and transitioning of these two CRJ900s is indicative of a strengthening market for regional aviation in Africa” says Maarten Grift, TrueNoord’s Sales Manager for Africa.
Covering one’s options
With many airlines having endured a tough couple of years, the green shoots of recovery are now evident. The need to get regional fleets back into the sky or replace older aircraft has never been more urgent. For cost-efficient, savvy airlines, leasing may well be the best option. Michael Doran spoke to those leading the charge and offering deals.
Airline Economics Virtual Growth Frontiers Dublin – 8th to 11th May 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2022.
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two Dash 8-400 aircraft from TrueNoord
“The delivery of these turboprops demonstrates our ability to quickly step in and support Ethiopian Airlines’ growth strategy for their regional fleet” says Maarten Grift, TrueNoord’s Sales Manager for Africa.
Managing transitions during periods of change
Jack Bos spoke to AviTrader’s Keith Mwanalushi to examine the asset recovery and transition services market post-pandemic and the ongoing push for digital records management.
Is Europe calling time on regional aviation?
With increasing pressures on aviation, Michael Adams, Executive Director, TrueNoord Services Ireland / Sales Director Europe, interprets the prevailing trends from a lessor’s perspective.
ERA Regional Airline Conference, 30th – 31st March 2022
We look forward to seeing you in Malta for The ERA Regional Airline Conference
Airfinance Journal: Regional boom
As the industry emerges from Covid-19, Truenoord’s chief executive officer, Anne-Bart Tieleman, discusses with Olivier Bonnassies and Hugh Davies how regional lessors will look to take advantage of M&A opportunities as well as the improved economics of new-technology regional assets.
ISTAT Americas Conference 2022, 6th– 8th March, San Diego, California
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego, California for ISTAT Americas 2022.
Singapore Airshow, Singapore 15th – 18th February 2022
Our team will be represented by Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director – Asia Pacific.
TrueNoord secures US$250 million committed financing to boost portfolio expansion
We are extremely pleased with the continued support from our existing and new financing partners.
TrueNoord leases two new ATR42-600s to Silver Airways, expanding relationship and US footprint
Following the successful delivery of an ATR72-600 earlier in 2021, we welcome the opportunity to further develop our relationship with Silver Airways through the leasing of these brand-new aircraft.
TrueNoord leases ATR72-212F cargo aircraft to Slovenian operator – Amelia International
TrueNoord is pleased to announce it has entered into a new four-year operating lease agreement with Amelia International, part of the Regourd Aviation Group.
Ishka Feature – TrueNoord CEO: ‘We are ready’ for any potential NAC aircraft sales
Anne-Bart Tieleman states that the firm is “well-positioned” to potentially buy any aircraft that may emanate from rival lessor NAC’s restructuring process
TrueNoord transitions Embraer E190 to MAI
TrueNoord has finalised delivery of an Embraer E190 to MAI (Myanmar Airways International). The aircraft, based at Yangon International Airport, will service domestic routes across Myanmar and regional destinations in Southeast Asia.
ERA Membership Conference, London 24th – 25th November 2021
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of this year’s ERA Membership Conference, and we look forward to discussing the key topics affecting the European aviation industry with our colleagues from ERA member companies.
ISTAT Americas Conference 2021, 14th– 16th November, Austin, Texas
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Americas 2021 in Austin, Texas.
Dubai Airshow, 14th-18th November 2021
Keep an eye out for our representatives Maarten Grift, Sales Manager – Africa, Middle East and CIS, and Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer.
TrueNoord announces new regional responsibilities as portfolio footprint expands
In line with the growth of its global operator portfolio, TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, is pleased to announce changes to its business development team in Asia and Africa, Middle East, Russia & CIS.
Market review: turboprops punch above their weight
Angus von Schoenberg, industry officer, TrueNoord, and aviation journalist Michael Doran put the case for turboprop aircraft.
TrueNoord welcomes new Technical Manager, Stephen Spillane, to Dublin office
Joining the Dublin team, Stephen will provide technical support worldwide and further enhance TrueNoord’s technical services in Dublin.
Solving two problems at once
Crossover Jets offer longer range and highly competitive operating costs. Are they opening a new market sector for regional operators?
TrueNoord leases Embraer E190 to Cobham Aviation Services
Australia has always been a strong market for regional jets and expanding our global footprint ‘down under’ with this re-marketed aircraft is a significant milestone for TrueNoord
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) EMEA, Edinburgh 3rd-5th October 2021
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you in Edinburgh
Ethiopian Airlines leases new Dash 8-400 from TrueNoord
This turboprop is enabling Ethiopian to boost services domestically, and broaden the choice of routes across neighbouring East African countries
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers (London) 2021 September 19th – 22nd
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you in London at the Growth Frontiers COVID Special
TrueNoord leases new ATR72-600s to SKY express
This turboprop modernisation strategy is spearheading the youngest and greenest fleet in Greece
TrueNoord eyes new-gen regional narrowbodies
Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord chief executive officer, tells Hugh Davies that smaller aircraft were on the Dutch lessor’s radar long before the pandemic struck.
Crossover Jets Offering More For Lessors
Richard Jacobs, TrueNoord’s Chief Commercial Officer, shares his views with Bernie Baldwin in his latest Aviation Week article examining Crossover Jets
Rightsizing with crossover jets
Regional International speaks to TrueNoord’s Angus von Schoenberg, who examines the evidence and explains why crossover jets could be just right.
Ishka+ Aviation Finance Festival 2021 (virtual) 15th to 17th June
Join Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord CEO, at the Ishka+ Aviation Finance Festival (virtual) for the Investor gameshow: Take It or Leave It on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 12.35 PM.
Crossover Jets Market Report 2021
TrueNoord’s new ‘Crossover Jets Market Report’ highlights how crossover jets could become the ideal platform in a post-pandemic environment and considers the drivers that will impact the market potential of these aircraft. In this interview, Aviation journalist, Bernie Baldwin speaks to the author of the report, Angus von Schoenberg, about his findings.
AAV In Conversation with Carst Lindeboom, APAC sales director for lessor TrueNoord
Hear from Carst Lindeboom, TrueNoord Sales Director for Asia Pacific, as he is interviewed by Asian Aviation Magazine Editor, Matthew Driskill, for their ‘In Conversation with…’ video series.
TrueNoord leases ATR72-600 to Silver Airways
‘Silver Warrior’ is the first aircraft to feature the operator’s new livery for their expanding turboprop fleet
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Korea 2021 (Virtual), 14th April 2021
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Korea 2021 (virtual).
Crossover Jets Offer Potential For A New Low-Cost Model
Angus von Schoenberg, industry officer, shares his views with Bernie Baldwin in this Aviation Week article examining Crossover Narrowbody Jets
Blue sky thinking: the future of regional travel in Europe
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer, TrueNoord, looks at the likely long-term legacies of COVID-19 and asks how regional operators will manage change to address the socio-economic impacts.
Airline Economics Virtual Growth Frontiers Dublin – 18th to 20th January 2021
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2021 (virtual).
Keeping those assets covered!
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO, talks to Michael Doran about Asset Management as part of the Finance & Leasing Special in the December 2020/January 2021 issue of LARA.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2020 (Virtual) – 2nd December 2020
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2020 (virtual).
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Hong Kong 2020 (Virtual), 3rd & 4th November
The TrueNoord team looks forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Hong Kong 2020 (virtual)
Those Timeless Turboprops
As one of the leading aircraft lessors in the business, TrueNoord has kept a steady eye on the turboprop market and believes that the type still has an assured place within the regional market. Its Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg, explains why to LARA Editor Glenn Sands.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers New York 2020 (Virtual) – 14th & 15th October 2020
Truenoord look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers New York 2020 (virtual) this week
A tailored approach
Angus von Schoenberg, TrueNoord’s industry officer, tells Satu Dahl how the regional aircraft lessor is supporting airlines in today’s market
Finding its niche
After weathering the initial impact of the Covid-19 crisis, regional lessor TrueNoord is cautiously optimistic about growth opportunities.
TrueNoord acquires two Embraer E195s from Azul with leases attached to Portugália
With this acquisition, TrueNoord completes another significant milestone and reaches a fleet of 50 modern regional aircraft.
Leasing: regional review
TrueNoord Industry Officer, Angus von Schoenberg, provides insight into the leasing of regional aircraft as the market restructures to deliver renewed connectivity.
TrueNoord adds new customer to its portfolio
This aircraft purchase brings TrueNoord’s fleet of modern regional aircraft to 48.
Large Turboprop Report – the evolving marketplace
Download your copy of the TrueNoord Insight.
New-generation pricing
What commercial aviation will look like post COVID-19 is pure speculation but the people who put up the money to finance aircraft are looking for more than guesses in these troubled times.
It’s what regional aircraft do
IndiGo’s fleet of five ATR 72-600s leased from TrueNoord, is being deployed to bring people home, transport medicines and other vital supplies.
TrueNoord sells Bombardier CRJ-200 to Shree Airlines in Nepal
The aircraft had just finished its lease term with Spanish regional airline, Air Nostrum, and was the last CRJ-200 in TrueNoord’s fleet which is now focused solely on in-production regional jets and turboprops.
COVID-19: A message from Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO
The safety and well-being of our customers and team members is our top priority while we cope with the COVID-19 virus.
Niche sector or mainstream opportunity?
Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord examines the evidence. By Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer, TrueNoord.
TrueNoord delivers second Dash 8-400 to Philippine Airlines
These aircraft (MSN 4610/4612) are the first Dash 8-400 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) to enter service in TrueNoord’s portfolio.
ISTAT Americas Conference 2020, 1st– 3rd March, Austin, Texas
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Americas 2020 in Austin, Texas.
Singapore Airshow 2020, February 11th – 16th
We look forward to seeing you at the Singapore Airshow 2020.
Philippine Airlines leases two De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft from TrueNoord
The Dash 8-400 aircraft will enter PAL’s commercial service in February and be based at Clark International Airport flying domestic routes throughout the Philippine archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
TrueNoord leases two further ATR 72-600s to US-Bangla
TrueNoord has placed an ATR 72-600 aircraft from its fleet on a new lease programme for 6 years with expanding Bangladeshi domestic and international operator, US-Bangla.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2020, January 19th – 22nd
We look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2020 in Dublin.
A path of lessor resistance
Asset managers must take tough decisions when an operator starts running into trouble and aircraft repossession is required. Bernie Baldwin reports on how the process is carried out.
Because they’re worth it…
Michael Doran examines the complex nature of predicting aircraft values in an industry that’s going through significant changes at present.
TrueNoord’s Tieleman: Asset diversification, new types in ‘our wish list’
TrueNoord CEO Anne-Bart Tieleman speaks to Ishka on the regional aircraft lessor’s reincarnation into a bigger entity and its strategy for fleet growth.
TrueNoord leases three Embraer E190s to Finnair
These aircraft have been purchased with leases attached from GOAL Aircraft Leasing and they are being sub-leased and operated by Nordic Regional Airlines (NoRRA).
TrueNoord adds US$360 million financing facility to support further portfolio growth
TrueNoord has closed a new revolving warehouse finance facility of US$360 million with an uncommitted US$150 million accordion feature.
ISTAT LATAM 2019, 13-14 November, Buenos Aires, Argentina
We look forward to seeing you at the ISTAT Americas Conference 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Hong Kong 2019, 4-6 November
Truenoord look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2019 in Hong Kong.
TrueNoord re-markets ATR 72-600 and leases to US-Bangla
TrueNoord has placed an ATR 72-600 aircraft from its fleet on a new lease programme for 6 years with expanding Bangladeshi domestic and international operator, US-Bangla.
Touchdown for TrueNoord in US market as regional specialist leases six Embraer E170 to Republic Airways
This is TrueNoord’s first fleet deal in North America.
Asian demand bumps up revised Airbus forecast
Asia’s long-term passenger market will need 16,325 new aircraft in the next two decades.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers New York 2019
Truenoord look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2019 in Dubai, 30th Sept – 2nd Oct.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dubai 2019
Truenoord look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2019 in Dubai, 30th Sept – 2nd Oct.
TrueNoord appoints Julien Millet as Chief Financial Officer
The formal appointment to CFO comes at a time when TrueNoord is experiencing rapid growth and the regional aircraft leasing industry is undergoing significant change.
ERA General Assembly 2019 – 8-10 October, Juan Les Pins, France
We look forward to seeing you at the ERA General Assembly 2019 in Juan Les Pins.
RAA 44th Annual Convention 2019 – September 4 – 7, Nashville, Tennessee
We look forward to seeing you at the Regional Airline Association Annual Convention 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
ISTAT EMEA 2019, 23 – 25 September, Berlin
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT EMEA 2019 in Berlin.
International Paris Air Show 2019 – 17–23 June
TrueNoord’s executive team are looking forward to attending the International Paris Air show 2019. We hope to see you all there!
A growing market for regional ACMI
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer for ERA member TrueNoord, takes a closer look at wet leasing and the wider ACMI market
TrueNoord opens in Singapore
Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director – Asia Pacific, will act as the chief representative of the new office based in Centennial Tower in the heart of the City.
ISTAT Asia 2019, 7-9 May, Shanghai
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Asia 2019 in Shanghai.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2019, 30th May
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord, will be speaking on the Regional Aircraft Finance Leasing & Trading Panel on Thursday 30th May at 15:35.
TrueNoord introduces European Sales Director, Michael Adams
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Adams as European Sales Director.
Taking the lessor route
Choosing to lease aircraft is one way to develop a fleet. Bernie Baldwin reports on the some of the available options.
CRJ compared to E1/E2
Regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord’s chief executive officer Anne-Bart Tieleman, speaks to Jack Dutton about the CRJ programme and why Embraer is still selling loads of E1s.
ERA Regional Airline Conference 2019 – March 27-28 2019, Prague
The TrueNoord team look forward to seeing you at ERA Regional Airline Conference 2019 in Prague.
ISTAT Americas Conference 2019, 10-12 March, Orlando, Florida
We look forward to seeing you at the ISTAT Americas Conference 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
TrueNoord announced as winner of the Global Transport Finance Regional Aircraft Lessor of the Year Award 2018
TrueNoord is proud to announce that it has received the Regional Aircraft Lessor of the Year Award 2018 for the second consecutive year.
TrueNoord leases five new ATR 72-600s to IndiGo
TrueNoord’s turboprop portfolio has now grown to a total of eleven ATR72-600 aircraft including nine brand new aircraft purchases in the past two months.
TrueNoord acquires two Embraer E195 on lease to Azul
Financing was provided under TrueNoord’s recent term loan warehouse facility supported by Morgan Stanley, NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank and Barclays.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2019, January 20 – 23 and Airfinance Journal Conference Dublin 2019, January 22 – 24
We look forward to seeing you at both the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference and the Airfinance Journal Conference in Dublin, Ireland
TrueNoord leases four new ATR 72-600s to Wings Air of Indonesia
These are the first factory new aircraft to be purchased and leased by TrueNoord signifying the regional specialist’s focus on a low average fleet age and a broadening of its turboprop portfolio.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2018, 6 December
We look forward to seeing you at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference in London next week.
TrueNoord secures further funding to drive growth plans
Following the equity and debt raise, TrueNoord is targeting an acceleration of its growth plans with a strategy to substantially grow its existing fleet of 30 Embraer, Bombardier and ATR aircraft within the next five years, and building on its strong presence in Europe through further expansion in Asia, Africa and the Americas.
TrueNoord Annual Report 2017-18
You can now download our 2017-18 annual report
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Hong Kong 2018, 29-30 October
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord, will be speaking on the Regional Aircraft Specialist Leasing and Finance Panel on Tuesday 30th October at 14:00. We hope you will come along and attend the discussion!
ALTA Latin American and Caribbean Airlines Annual Meeting 2018, October 28 – 30
We look forward to seeing you at the ALTA Latin American and Caribbean Airlines Annual Meeting 2018 in Panama City, Panama.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference: New York 2018, 17-18 October
TrueNoord will be attending the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference in New York next week. We look forward to seeing you there!
Ishka Aviation Investival – October 16-17, New York
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord, will be attending the Ishka Aviation Investival next week in New York.
Change in the European ACMI landscape?
Are North American-style capacity purchase agreements taking off in Europe and what effect could these have on leasing regional aircraft?
CityJet leases two Bombardier CRJ900 ERs from TrueNoord
TrueNoord has partly financed the transaction by the recent term loan warehouse facility underwritten by NORD/LB, Morgan Stanley and Barclays.
RAA Annual Convention 2018 – September 23-26, Long Beach, CA
We look forward to seeing you at the Regional Airline Association Annual Convention 2018 in Long Beach, California.
ISTAT EMEA 2018 – September 23-25, Prague
The TrueNoord team look forward to seeing you at ISTAT EMEA 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic.
TrueNoord secures financing facility of US$500 million to underpin global growth strategy
This will be used as a warehouse to finance business development and expand the TrueNoord portfolio of Embraer, Bombardier and ATR aircraft. The debt facility will be also be deployed to partially refinance the existing fleet.
Farnborough International Airshow 2018 – July 16-22
TrueNoord’s executive team are looking forward to attending the Farnborough International Airshow next week. We hope to see you all there!
Airfinance China Conference 2018 – June 14-15, Shanghai
We look forward to seeing you at the Airfinance China Conference 2018 in Shanghai, China.
AMS-STAT 2018 – June 28th, Amsterdam
TrueNoord are proud to be sponsoring the first ever AMS-STAT event in Amsterdam on the 28th of June.
TrueNoord closes purchase of two Embraer E190 regional aircraft from GECAS operated by Mandarin Airlines
This pair of aircraft increases TrueNoord’s Embraer fleet under lease to seventeen globally operated E190s.
Niche market, niche player
Asian aviation editor Matt Driskill spoke with TrueNoord’s CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman, about the lessor’s work and future plans.
TrueNoord closes purchase of three Embraer E190 regional aircraft from GECAS
These aircraft are under lease with and operated by HOP!, the regional operator for AirFrance-KLM in France.
ERA Regional Airline Conference 2018 – April 18-19, Vienna
We look forward to seeing you at the ERA Regional Airline Conference 2018 in Vienna, Austria.
Planes for rent
As demand for aircraft leasing continues to grow, Keith Mwanalushi looks more closely at the market and at how lease rates and values are shaping up.
TrueNoord closes financing facility for five Embraer E190-100 regional aircraft leased by KLM Cityhopper
This new group of five E190 aircraft operated regionally by KLM Cityhopper represents a significant investment for TrueNoord, and heralds the start of 2018’s highly targeted programme for their fleet under lease.
Trade-offs in trading
Leasing aircraft often seems an easy option but care needs to be taken. Mario Pierobon reports.
ISTAT Americas Conference 2018, 4-6 March, San Diego
We look forward to seeing you at the ISTAT Americas Conference in San Diego, California.
Leasing: In it for the long term
Can ACMI contracts deliver the affordability and flexibility that regional carriers seek to underpin their operations?
Dublin 2018: As the growth cycle teeters at its peak, regional aircraft finance looks to remain a specialist niche
Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer at TrueNoord reviews speaker opinions.
TrueNoord welcomes new Head of Sales & Marketing, Richard Jacobs, and new Sales Director, Carst Lindeboom
Jacobs and Lindeboom both joined the TrueNoord team this month as the organisation expands its senior management in line with significant portfolio growth and emerging global opportunities.
TrueNoord announced as winner of the Global Transport Finance Regional Aircraft Lessor of the Year Award 2017
TrueNoord were presented with the award on the 9th of January 2018 at the historic Merchant Taylors Hall in London in recognition of their performance throughout the year.
TrueNoord closes sale-lease back with Air Astana for Embraer E190 aircraft
TrueNoord has concluded the increase of an existing term financing facility with DVB bank for the purchase of a 2012 vintage Embraer E190 aircraft from Air Astana, which will continue to be operated by the airline under the terms of a sale-lease back transaction.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2018, January 21 – 24 and 20th Annual Global Airfinance Conference Dublin 2018, January 23 – 25
We look forward to seeing you at both the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference and the 20th Annual Global Airfinance Conference in Dublin, Ireland.
TrueNoord introduces General Counsel, Joram Lietaert Peerbolte
We are delighted to welcome Joram to the team, where his depth of transactional experience in the field will strengthen our business acumen as we develop our portfolio of aircraft and support operators across complex global jurisdictions.
ISTAT Holiday Reception, 6th December, and Growth Frontiers, 7th December, London
Season’s Greetings to all of TrueNoord’s customers! We look forward to seeing you in London on 6th -7th December.
Can ACMI contracts deliver the affordability and flexibility that regional carriers seek to underpin their operations? What are the main areas of concern affecting the regional aviation sector in Europe?
Angus von Schoenberg of TrueNoord analyses the emerging trends at the recent ERA General Assembly 2017 in this report.
ISTAT Latin America Forum 2017, 15-16 November, Bogota
We look forward to seeing you at the ISTAT Latin America Forum in Bogota, Colombia.
Airfinance Journal 18th Annual Asia Pacific Airfinance Conference 2017, 1-2 November, Hong Kong
We look forward to seeing you at the Asia Pacific Airfinance Conference in Hong Kong.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers 2017, 30 October – 1 November, Hong Kong
We look forward to seeing you at the Growth Frontiers Conference in Hong Kong.
The right fit
Angus von Schoenberg, Chief Investment Officer at TrueNoord, talks to Regional International about how regional jets and turboprops can be used to ‘right size’ and optimise capacity for airlines.
TrueNoord receives new investment from Aberdeen Asset Management
Aberdeen Asset Management, a leading global asset management firm and part of the newly merged investment company – Standard Life Aberdeen, will be co-investing in the company alongside BlackRock who joined as an investor in June this year, and Bregal Freshstream who invested in the company in 2016.
TrueNoord purchases two ATR 72-600 aircraft with leases attached from Castlelake
TrueNoord has closed the final term financing facility with DVB bank and PK AirFinance for the remaining two of the six Embraer E190 aircraft that it purchased from BOC Aviation earlier this year with leases attached.
ERA General Assembly 2017, 17-19 October, Athens
We look forward to meeting you at the ERA General Assembly in Athens.
ISTAT EMEA 2017, 24-26 September, Edinburgh
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT EMEA 2017 in Edinburgh.
Paris Airshow 2017 – Regional Aircraft Review
A market overview from Angus von Schoenberg, Chief Investment Officer – TrueNoord.
TrueNoord closes financing facility for two Embraer E190 aircraft leased by Air Astana
TrueNoord has closed the final term financing facility with DVB bank and PK AirFinance for the remaining two of the six Embraer E190 aircraft that it purchased from BOC Aviation earlier this year with leases attached.
TrueNoord steps up investment in regional aircraft portfolio following deal with new investor
Funds managed by BlackRock, a leading global asset management firm, will be co-investing in its portfolio of leased aircraft assets alongside Bregal Freshstream who invested in the company in 2016
Aircraft Commerce Magazine: Is there still a market for aircraft with 50 seats or less?
Aircraft Commerce article with Angus von Schoenberg, Chief Investment Officer at TrueNoord.
International Paris Airshow 2017, June 19-25
We look forward to meeting you at the International Paris Air Show.
Asia’s Financial Skies Conference 2017, 8 May, Hong Kong
We look forward to seeing you at Asia’s Financial Skies Conference in Hong Kong.
ISTAT Asia 2017, 9-11 May, Hong Kong
We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Asia 2017 in Hong Kong.
TrueNoord closes financing facility for four Embraer E190 aircraft leased by AeroMexico and TUI (Jetairfly) Belgium
TrueNoord has closed the first tranche of a term financing facility with DVB bank and PK AirFinance of Luxembourg for four of the six Embraer E190 aircraft that it purchased from BOC Aviation in January with leases attached.
TrueNoord’s Chief Investment Officer, Angus von Schoenberg, invited to become Vice Chairman of ERA’s Chief Financial Officers Group
TrueNoord is proud to offer support to ERA in pursuit of its objectives.
ERA Regional Airline Conference 2017 – March 29-30, Copenhagen
We look forward to meeting you at the ERA Regional Airline Conference in Copenhagen.
Flight Airline Business Magazine: A snapshot of the aircraft asset finance market in 2017
TrueNoord’s CEO Anne-Bart Tieleman gives his view on the growing demand for specialised regional lessors and what this means for the future of the industry.
TrueNoord commits to purchase six Embraer E190 aircraft with leases attached
TrueNoord Regional Aircraft Leasing announces its purchase of six Embraer E190 aircraft.
January Conferences, Dublin
We look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers and the 19th Annual Global Airfinance Conference in Dublin.
ERA General Assembly – October 11-13, Madrid
We look forward to meeting you at the ERA General Assembly in Madrid.
Friday’s Fast 5: TrueNoord Continues Regional Focus
Garry Topp, chief commercial officer for TrueNoord, talks about how the aircraft lessor will diversify its portfolio while maintaining its focus on regional aircraft.
A boost to the bottom line?
Finding funds to finance new aircraft can be difficult but is not the only reason why many companies choose to lease. Angus von Schoenberg, Chief Investment Officer, TrueNoord, explains how aircraft lessors can reduce an airline’s risk exposure and deploy capital to operations.
TrueNoord Regional Aircraft Leasing introduces Nigel Turner as Chairman
Nigel Turner’s appointment cements the recent expansion of the senior management team at TrueNoord.
Regional Aircraft lessor GA-Finance announces re-brand, significant new investment and new additions to the senior management team
GA-Finance, the Amsterdam based regional aircraft leasing company, today announces that it is changing its name to TrueNoord Regional Aircraft Leasing.