TrueNoord Press Office

Further information about TrueNoord, expert commentary regarding regional aircraft leasing and global market insights.

21 February 2017
TrueNoord: Regional International March-April 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.

30 March 2023
TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of this year’s ERA Regional Airline Conference in Nice

ERA Regional Airline Conference, 29th – 30th March 2023

TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of this year’s ERA Regional Airline Conference in Nice

21 March 2023
TrueNoord: Airfinance Journal - Lessors eye African rebound

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.

10 March 2023
TrueNoord event - ISTAT Americas 2023

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.

2 March 2023
Truenoord - Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow, Melbourne

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.

23 February 2023
Airfinance Journal - January - February 2023

Airfinance Journal: Diversification is key

The Truenoord chief executive tells Hugh Davies the lessor will continue to target regional jets and turboprops

10 February 2023
Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO-TrueNoord

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.

16 January 2023
TrueNoord - LARA - Keeping a weather eye

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.

11 January 2023
TrueNoord - LARA - A rising tide

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.

9 January 2023
TrueNoord is proud to be a sponsor of Growth Frontiers Global in Dublin

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.

4 January 2023
Season's Greetings - We look forward to 2023.

Season’s Greetings

We look forward to 2023 and sharing a positive future with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues worldwide.

20 December 2022
Green leasing: profit vs progress

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.

30 November 2022
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific, Singapore 2022

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.

3 November 2022
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Americas, New York 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.

21 October 2022
TrueNoord delivers second Embraer E190 to Dominican Republic operator, Sky High

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.

17 October 2022
TrueNoord deliver two factory new ATR42-600 aircraft to Alliance Air

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.

10 October 2022
TrueNoord welcomes Cormac Hennessy as Tax Manager and announces Ahmed Ali as new Sales Manager Europe

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.

7 October 2022
Carst Lindeboom, TrueNoord Sales Director - Asia Pacific, will be attending International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Asia in Singapore

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Asia, Singapore 11th–13th October.

Carst Lindeboom, TrueNoord Sales Director – Asia Pacific, will be attending.

5 October 2022
TrueNoord: European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2022, Vilamoura, Portugal

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.

5 October 2022
TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at Ishka: Aviation Finance India: New Horizon, New Opportunities, in Delhi on 28th-29th September

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.

27 September 2022
TrueNoord secures US$400 million financing facility to support further portfolio growth

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.

19 September 2022
TrueNoord to lease six new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines

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

15 September 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) EMEA 2022 in Marrakesh

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.

14 September 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2022.

Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Europe, London – 13th to 14th September 2022

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London 2022.

8 September 2022
AviTrader - August 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.

2 September 2022
TrueNoord - Cobham Regional Services E190 - Photo credit: Richard Kreider

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

4 August 2022

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.

19 July 2022
TrueNoord welcomes Vinay Kasturi and Julie Faverie to the team in new financial and legal positions

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.

14 July 2022
CemAir, South African regional airline, leases two CRJ900s from TrueNoord

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.

7 June 2022
TrueNoord - LARA - April-May 2022

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.

21 April 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin, 8th to 11th May 2022.

Airline Economics Virtual Growth Frontiers Dublin – 8th to 11th May 2022

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2022.

12 April 2022
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two Dash 8-400 aircraft from TrueNoord

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.

6 April 2022
AviTrader - April 2022

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.

31 March 2022
Reginal International - March-April 2022

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.

29 March 2022
We look forward to seeing you in Malta for The ERA Regional Airline Conference

ERA Regional Airline Conference, 30th – 31st March 2022

We look forward to seeing you in Malta for The ERA Regional Airline Conference

27 March 2022
Airfinance Journal - March - April 2022

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.

18 March 2022
TrueNoord look forward to seeing you in San Diego, California for ISTAT Americas 2022

ISTAT Americas Conference 2022, 6th– 8th March, San Diego, California

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego, California for ISTAT Americas 2022.

24 February 2022
We look forward to seeing you in Singapore for the Singapore Airshow, 15th-18th February 2022.

Singapore Airshow, Singapore 15th – 18th February 2022

Our team will be represented by Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director – Asia Pacific.

9 February 2022
Julien Millet, Chief Financial Officer – TrueNoord

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.

31 January 2022
TrueNoord leases two new ATR42-600s to Silver Airways, expanding relationship and US footprint

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.

18 January 2022
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.

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.

12 January 2022
Ishka Feature - TrueNoord CEO: ‘We are ready’ for any potential NAC aircraft sales

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

11 January 2022