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

21 February 2017

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

Aircraft leasing explained

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

14 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

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 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

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

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

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

International Paris Air Show 2023 – 19^th – 25^th 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 – 23^rd – 27^th May

Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific, is representing the TrueNoord team at LIMA 2023.

22 May 2023

Ishka Aviation Finance Festival – Tuesday 23^rd 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

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 – 11^th–12^th May.

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

10 May 2023

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

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

5 May 2023

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

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 – 18^th to 19^th 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

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

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

21 March 2023

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

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Americas, San Diego 5^th–7^th 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 28^th February – 5^th 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

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

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

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 – 15^th to 18^th 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 and sharing a positive future with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues worldwide.

20 December 2022

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 – 7^th to 9^th 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 – 26^th to 27^th 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

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, 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

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

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

Ishka Aviation India: New Horizons, New Opportunities 28^th-29^th September

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

27 September 2022

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

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, 18^th– 20^th September, Marrakesh, Morocco

We look forward to seeing you at International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) EMEA 2022 in Marrakesh.

14 September 2022

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

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

8 September 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

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

“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

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 – 8^th to 11^th 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

“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

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

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

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

27 March 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, 6^th– 8^th 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 15^th – 18^th 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

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 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

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