TrueNoord Press Office

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

21 February 2017

Ishka Aviation Festival: North America & Airline Economics Growth Frontiers

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.

10 October 2024

TrueNoord - European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2024

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.

2 October 2024

TrueNoord - Asia’s lessors aim for revenue gains

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.

30 September 2024

ISTAT EMEA: Regional Airlines, OEMs and Lessors Panel

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.

26 September 2024

TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa, taking place in Dubai

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.

25 September 2024

RAA Leaders Conference, 24th-25th September, Washington D.C, USA.

RAA Leaders Conference, 24th-25th September, Washington D.C, USA.

CCO, Richard Jacobs, will be representing TrueNoord at the RAA Leaders Conference.

20 September 2024

TrueNoord celebrates induction of 29th aircraft acquired from Nordic Aviation Capital

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.

19 September 2024

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at ISTAT EMEA 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey

ISTAT EMEA 2024, 22nd-24th September, Istanbul, Turkey

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at ISTAT EMEA 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.

17 September 2024

TrueNoord leases two Dash 8-400s to Widerøe

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.

13 September 2024

TrueNoord - Carlyle Aviation Partners Football Tournament

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.

9 September 2024

TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London, from 9-10 September

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.

6 September 2024

TrueNoord agrees new Term Loan with existing finance partner, BayernLB

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.

24 July 2024

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.

22 July 2024

TrueNoord is pleased to be attending the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 and looks forward to meeting with colleagues and customers next week.

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.

18 July 2024

TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at the Ishka Aviation Finance Festival - Tuesday 14th May, Conrad Dublin

Ishka Aviation Finance Festival 2024 – Tuesday 14th May, Conrad Dublin

Joram Lietaert Peerbolte, COO & General Counsel, will be representing the TrueNoord team.

8 May 2024

TrueNoord announce the sale of an ATR 72-212F, MSN 461

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.

15 May 2024

TrueNoord Embraer E190 over Dublin

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.

1 May 2024

TrueNoord are proud sponsors of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo

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.

9 April 2024

TrueNoord attains Term Loan financed by Deutsche Bank

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.

25 March 2024

Regional International March - April 2024

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.

13 March 2024

TrueNoord are proud sponsors of the ERA Regional Airline Conference 2024

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.

7 March 2024

TrueNoord are proud sponsors of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Korea

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.

6 March 2024

TrueNoord are a proud sponsor of Ishka Investing in Aviation: Europe

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

5 March 2024

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Americas 2024 in Austin, Texas

ISTAT Americas 2024, 3rd– 5th March, Austin, Texas

We look forward to seeing you at ISTAT Americas 2024 in Austin, Texas.

27 February 2024

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers India, New Delhi 2024

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.

22 February 2024

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at the Singapore Airshow 2024

Singapore Airshow – 20th to 25th February 2024

Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific will be attending the Singapore Airshow on behalf of TrueNoord.

15 February 2024

TrueNoord - Airline Economics Finance & Leasing Guide 2024

Regional Aircraft recovery? What’s really going on.

Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer – TrueNoord, examines the factors currently affecting the global market.

29 January 2024

TrueNoord increases footprint in Canada with the lease of two Embraer E175s to Air Canada

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.

29 January 2024

Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord CEO, is speaking at Growth Frontiers Dublin 2024, taking place at The Mansion House, Dawson Street from 28 - 31 January

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.

25 January 2024

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

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.

24 January 2024

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global, Dublin 2024

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.

17 January 2024

Season's Greetings - We look forward to 2024.

Season’s Greetings

We look forward to 2024 and sharing a positive future with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues worldwide.

20 December 2023

Truenoord - LARA - Bouncing Back

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.

15 December 2023

Richard Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer, TrueNoord

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.

13 December 2023

Large turboprop aircraft recovery: true or false?

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.

13 December 2023

ALI Global Aviation Sustainability Day, November 20, 2023, Convention Centre Dublin

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.

15 November 2023

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Singapore 2023

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.

1 November 2023

TrueNoord are pleased to sponsor the Ishka Aviation Investival: North America, and the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Americas events

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.

11 October 2023

As a proud sponsor of The European Regions Airline Association General Assembly 2023, TrueNoord look forward to seeing you in Innsbruck, Austria

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.

3 October 2023

TrueNoord look forward to seeing you at International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) EMEA 2023 in London.

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.

27 September 2023

TrueNoord will be attending the Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium in Bremen, Germany

Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium, Bremen, Germany, 27-28 September

Anne-Bart Tieleman, TrueNoord CEO, will be attending the Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium.

25 September 2023

TrueNoord will be attending the RAA Leaders Conference in Washington D.C

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

21 September 2023

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

19 September 2023

Watch the latest AviAssist Focus Session to learn about aircraft leasing and safety in Africa

Aircraft leasing explained

Watch the latest AviAssist Focus Session to learn about aircraft leasing and safety in Africa.

14 September 2023

Air International - September 2023

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.

30 August 2023

TrueNoord announces Garret Dunne as Risk Director and Beata Stachowicz as Transaction Manager

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.

9 August 2023

TrueNoord-takes-delivery-of-fourth-Embraer-E195-E2

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.

2 August 2023

Paul Murphy - TrueNoord Chief Financial Officer

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.

12 July 2023

TrueNoord - Anne-Bart Tieleman

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.

7 July 2023

Turboprop Market Report 2023

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.

18 June 2023

TrueNoord delivers first of six brand new Embraer E195-E2s to Porter Airlines

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

20 June 2023

Garry Topp, Sales Director – Americas, TrueNoord

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.

19 June 2023

TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at the International Paris Air show 2023

International Paris Air Show 2023 – 19th – 25th June

TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at the International Paris Air show 2023.

14 June 2023

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, LIMA 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.

22 May 2023

TrueNoord looks forward to seeing you at the Ishka Aviation Finance Festival - Tuesday 23rd May, Conrad Dublin

Ishka Aviation Finance Festival – Tuesday 23rd May, Conrad Dublin

Joram Lietaert Peerbolte, COO & General Counsel, will be representing the TrueNoord team.

22 May 2023

TrueNoord leases two Embraer E190s to Helvetic Airways

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.

17 May 2023

Dublin Aviation & The Environment Summit – 11th–12th May.

Dublin Aviation & The Environment Summit – 11th–12th May.

Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer, will be representing the TrueNoord team.

10 May 2023

Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO, will be representing the TrueNoord team at ISTAT Asia in Bangkok, 9th - 11th May

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Asia, Bangkok 9th–11th May.

Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO, will be representing the TrueNoord team.

5 May 2023

TrueNoord welcomes new lessee – African airline, Airlink

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.

24 April 2023

TrueNoord secures US$275 million Term Loan to support balanced growth trajectory

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.

14 April 2023

Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo 2023

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

12 April 2023

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