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AMS recently inspected this 2012-manufactured G550 aircraft
May 2024
AMS Inspects Gulfstream G550 Aircraft
AMS recently conducted the physical inspection and records’ audit of a beautiful Gulfstream G550 aircraft on behalf of a longstanding bank client.
The aircraft itself was inspected in the United States; whilst the accompanying aircraft records were simultaneously reviewed in the Middle East.
The project demonstrated our ability to conduct technical work at short-notice and simultaneously across multiple international jurisdictions.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would be interested in learning more about our range of private and/or commercial aircraft technical services. We would be delighted to assist.
AMS will be in Austin for ISTAT from 3 - 5 March.
February 2024
AMS to attend ISTAT Americas
AMS is looking forward to attending ISTAT Americas in Austin, Texas from 3-5 March.
Founded in 1983, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (‘ISTAT’) is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing the commercial aviation industry with first-class networking and educational opportunities.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would be interested in meeting at the event. We hope to see you there!
AMS will be in Dublin for this month’s annual Growth Frontiers conference.
January 2024
AMS to attend Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global
AMS will be attending this month’s Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global conference in Dublin, Ireland from 28-31 January.
This annual, industry-leading event attracts over three thousand delegates from the finance, leasing, airline and investment communities and represents the best opportunity to network with industry peers and experts.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly if you would like to meet.
AMS is remarketing five B747-400F Aircraft on behalf of China Airlines (Taiwan).
November 2023
AMS exclusively mandated to sell five B747-400 Freighters
AMS Aircraft Services (‘AMS’) has been exclusively mandated to sell, via a Request For Proposal (‘RFP’) process, five Boeing 747-400 Freighters on behalf of China Airlines.
The aircraft, all CF6-powered, were manufactured between 2001 and 2003 and are available for delivery from April through October 2024.
Interested parties should contact AMS directly.
AMS is looking for two A320-200 aircraft for EIS from 1Q/24.
October 2023
AMS mandated to source and acquire two Airbus A320 CEO aircraft via operating lease
AMS has been exclusively retained to source and acquire, via operating lease, two Airbus A320-200 aircraft on behalf of a European airline.
Whilst AMS and its client are engine agnostic, the aircraft are to be no older than eighteen years of age and in a single economy-class configuration.
The aircraft are due to enter service from 1Q/2024.
AMS is attending the ERA General Assembly in Innsbruck, Austria.
October 2023
AMS attends the ERA General Assembly in Innsbruck
AMS is attending the European Regions Airline Association (‘ERA’) General Assembly in Innsbruck, Austria from 10-12 October 2023.
The event brings together the representatives of airlines, manufacturers, airports, suppliers and service providers to exchange ideas, network and collaborate.
Contact us directly if you would like to arrange a meeting at the event.
London plays host to this year’s annual ISTAT EMEA Conference, which will be running at the Hilton Metropole from 1 - 3 October.
September 2023
London welcomes ISTAT for this year’s EMEA Conference
AMS will be attending the forthcoming ISTAT EMEA conference in London from 1 - 3 October.
Founded in 1983, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (‘ISTAT’) is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supplying first-class networking and educational opportunities to its 5,000+ international commercial aviation industry members.
Contact us directly if you would be interested in meeting at the event.
AMS is attending the annual Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa Conference in Dubai from 24-26 September.
August 2023
AMS to attend Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa
AMS will be attending next month’s Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa Conference in Dubai from 24-26 September.
The show brings together thought leaders from the global aircraft finance, leasing, legal and airline communities for the market-leading three-day event.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us should you be attending and interested in meeting.
AMS is attending this month’s International Air Show in Paris from 19-25 June.
June 2023
AMS to attend Paris Air Show
AMS will be attending the upcoming International Air Show at Paris-Le Bourget from 19-25 June.
The show brings together key players from the global defence, aerospace and aviation industries to network, conduct business, and view the latest innovations and developments.
AMS has successfully remarketed a 2009 A319-100.
May 2023
AMS sells Airbus A319
AMS is delighted to announce that it has successfully remarketed an Airbus A319-100 aircraft on behalf of the owner.
The 2009-build aircraft, MSN 3818, was formerly in service with Chair Airlines in Switzerland.
The project successfully combined AMS’ industry-leading expertise in aircraft remarketing and aircraft technical services.
AMS will again be in Dublin for this month’s Aviation and the Environment Summit.
May 2023
AMS to attend Aviation and the Environment Summit
AMS will be attending the Aviation and the Environment Summit in Dublin, Ireland, from 11-12 May.
The event will bring together a number of industry experts to discuss a range of topics, including sustainability, eVTOL aircraft, clean energy, finance and leasing, and regulatory issues.
April 23
AMS Joins ERA, the European Regions Airline Association
AMS is delighted to announce its membership of
ERA, the European Regions Airline Association.
ERA is a trade association representing over 55 airlines and other members, including manufacturers, airports, suppliers and aviation service providers, across the aviation industry.
ERA represents its members’ interests before Europe’s regulatory bodies, governments and legislators and aims to encourage and develop long-term, sustainable growth across the industry. A major part of ERA’s role is to raise the profile of its members, champion green and sustainable air connectivity and promote the value of European air transport.
AMS Provided Commercial and Technical Advice to Crianza Aviation in Respect of its Acquisition of Airbus A380, MSN 058.
March 23
AMS Advises Crianza Aviation In Respect of A380 Acquisition and Part-out
AMS is delighted to have advised Crianza Aviation in respect of its acquisition of an Airbus A380 for part-out. The aircraft, MSN 058, was first purchased in 2011 and subsequently leased to Singapore Airlines.
Crianza has credited AMS with ensuring a smooth redelivery of the aircraft from Singapore Airlines to the lessor, but also in playing a key role in evaluating the secondary market and providing commercial and technical advice in respect of the aircraft's acquisition and part-out.
AMS is once again attending ISTAT Americas from 5 - 7 March.
February 2023
AMS to attend ISTAT Americas Conference
The team at AMS is looking forward to attending ISTAT Americas in San Diego, California, from 5 - 7 March.
Founded in 1983, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (‘ISTAT’) is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing aviation professionals with first-class networking and educational opportunities.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would be interested in meeting at the event. We hope to see you there!
AMS is exclusively remarketing three ex-KLM B747-400 aircraft.
January 2023
AMS Remarketing three Boeing 747-400 Combi Aircraft
AMS is delighted to announce that it has been exclusively retained to remarket three ex-KLM Airlines B747-400 aircraft, serial numbers 28459, 28460 and 30454.
The CF6-powered aircraft were manufactured in 1997, 1999 and 2000 respectively.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
AMS reported a busy 2022 and is currently remarketing two Singapore Airlines A330-300s (stock image)
January 2023
Press Release: Review of 2022
AMS was busy remarketing aircraft, inspecting aircraft and managing the acquisition, return and storage maintenance of leased aircraft during 2022.
Having acquired a total of twenty-one aircraft for its clients during the previous calendar year, AMS continued in the same vein by acquiring two Boeing 747-400F (nose loading factory freighters) following their reactivation after twelve years in storage, with both aircraft now being in active service. In terms of remarketing, AMS successfully bought and sold two Boeing 737NGs, and is remarketing two A330-300s, two A319-100s and an A380 on behalf of their owners.
In addition to managing the technical service needs of our parent company, AMS focused on the work generated by third-party acquisitions and remarketing. This included: negotiating early termination, storage and tear down agreements; managing stored aircraft; managing the assessment and repair of aircraft damage; and conducting records and in-depth Airworthiness Directive reviews for transitions on behalf of a variety of airlines and owners. AMS continued to provide ongoing technical support to the financiers and owners of private and corporate aircraft.
Finally, AMS was delighted to welcome new Managing Director, Simon McLean, who replaced company founder and longstanding Chief Executive, Mike Skinner, in September of 2022. Mike will be retiring at the end of January.
AMS will be in Dublin for Airline Economics Growth Frontiers in January 2023.
December 2022
AMS to attend Airline Economics Growth Frontiers in Dublin, Ireland
AMS will be attending the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers conference in Dublin, Ireland, from 15-18 January next year.
The industry-leading event brings together over two thousand delegates from the global aircraft finance and leasing, airline, OEM and investment communities.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly if you would be interested in meeting.
AMS is selling 2009-build Airbus A319 Aircraft, MSN 3818.
November 2022
AMS Mandated to Remarket Airbus A319 Aircraft
AMS is delighted to announce that it has been exclusively retained to remarket an Airbus A319-100 on behalf of its owner.
The aircraft, manufactured in 2009 and fitted with two CFM56-5B6/3 engines, has 150 economy-class seats. It is available for delivery from March 2023.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
AMS will attend next month’s Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific conference in Singapore.
October 2022
AMS to attend Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific
AMS Managing Director, Simon McLean, is looking forward to attending next month’s Airline Economics Growth Frontier’s conference in Singapore.
The event provides the opportunity for several hundred representatives of the international aircraft finance, leasing and airline community to come together for three days of first-rate networking from 7 - 9 November.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you be interested in meeting to discuss how AMS can assist you with your aircraft marketing and technical service needs.
Simon McLean joins AMS as Managing Director.
October 2022
AMS welcomes new Managing Director, Simon McLean
AMS is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon McLean as Managing Director.
A former CEO of Oman Brunei Aviation Leasing Company, Simon brings a wealth of experience from over 30 years in the aircraft leasing and banking sectors. Simon is based at our headquarters in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Founder and longstanding Chief Executive, Mike Skinner, moves into a new role as Non-Executive Chairman.
AMS will be in Marrakech for ISTAT EMEA.
September 2022
AMS to attend ISTAT EMEA
The team at AMS will be attending the ISTAT EMEA conference in Marrakech, Morocco, from 18-20 September.
Founded in 1983, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (‘ISTAT’) is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supplying first-class networking and educational opportunities for its 5,000+ international commercial aviation industry members.
Contact us directly if you would like to meet.
AMS returns to Farnborough.
July 2022
AMS to attend Farnborough International Airshow, 18-20 July
The team at AMS will be attending the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, Hampshire, from 18-20 July.
The event has for decades been a leading event in the global aerospace and defence industry calendar and is being held for the first time in three years.
Contact us directly if you would like to meet. We look forward to seeing you there!
AMS will be in Geneva for EBACE after a two year hiatus.
May 2022
AMS to attend EBACE in Geneva, 23-25 May
AMS Regional Director, Dominique Leonardon, will next week be in Geneva for the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (‘EBACE’).
AMS has long experience of sourcing, inspecting and delivering business aircraft on behalf of banks, companies and individuals.
Past projects have included technical acceptance of a new Falcon 7X, a new Airbus A318 Elite, and the sourcing, acquisition and delivery of a pre-owned G450 for a European Head of State. We have also project-managed the VVIP completion, painting, technical acceptance and delivery of Airbus ACJ330-200 and ACJ319 aircraft for two multinational corporations.
Reach out to us directly if you would like to meet.
AMS returns to Airline Economics Growth Frontiers in Dublin, from 8-11 May.
May 2022
AMS to attend Airline Economics Growth Frontiers
The team at AMS will be attending the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers conference in Dublin, Ireland, from 8-11 May.
Approximately 3,700 delegates from the aircraft finance and leasing, airline and legal communities will be in attendance.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would be interested in meeting at the event.
AMS is remarketing two Boeing 737-800 aircraft for sale.
April 2022
AMS Mandated to Remarket 2 x B737-800 Aircraft
AMS Aircraft Services (‘AMS’) is pleased to announce that it has been exclusively retained to remarket two Boeing 737-800 aircraft on behalf of their owner.
The aircraft, serial numbers 29105 and 29106, were manufactured in 1999 and are powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. Both are in a 158 (8C plus 150Y) passenger configuration.
Please contact Dominique Leonardon, AMS Regional Director, via remarketing@amsaircraft.com for further information.
AMS to attend ISTAT Americas conference.
March 2022
AMS to attend ISTAT Americas
AMS will be attending ISTAT Americas in San Diego, California, from 6 - 8 March.
Founded in 1983, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (‘ISTAT’) is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing aviation professionals with first-class networking and educational opportunities. ISTAT’s 5,000+ members are involved in a range of specialist services from operating, manufacturing, appraising, marketing, financing and leasing commercial transport aircraft.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would be interested in meeting at the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Despite the market headwinds, AMS acquired a total of 21 aircraft for its international clients during 2021.
January 2022
AMS reports busy 2021
AMS acquired a total of twenty-one aircraft for its clients during calendar year 2021 – these included B747-400 factory freighters, BCF freighters, Combi aircraft, B747-400 Pax aircraft (for modification to “preighters”) and related engines. In addition, the company sold two B737-800 aircraft for P2F conversion and is actively remarketing a pair of A330-300 aircraft on behalf of their owners.
In addition to the technical work generated through acquisitions, AMS managed the technical service needs of parent company, EastMerchant. This included the sale & leaseback of two B787-10 and one A350-900 with Singapore Airlines; the redelivery, off lease, of two A330-300 aircraft in Southeast Asia; and assorted routine mid-lease inspections.
For third party clients AMS managed the delivery of an A330-300 and the appraisal of numerous corporate aircraft, for financiers and investors, in locations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
AMS CEO Mike Skinner (right) with long-term friend of the company, Scott Greig of Avmax.
October 2021
AMS CEO Mike Skinner presents trophy to latest winner of annual football competition
Whilst attending the recent ISTAT Europe conference in Edinburgh, AMS CEO Mike Skinner took the opportunity to present former client and long-term friend of the company, Scott Greig of Avmax Aircraft Leasing, with the annual AMS Aircraft Football Competition winner’s shield for season 2020-21.
AMS provided vendor due diligence to Jefferies in respect of the sale of Rolls-Royce and Babcock’s shareholding in AirTanker Holdings Ltd.
September 2021
AMS provides vendor due diligence services to Jefferies
AMS recently partnered with engineering and design consultants Arcadis and provided aircraft technical, market valuation and advisory services to Jefferies in respect of the divestment of Rolls-Royce and Babcock's shareholdings in AirTanker Holdings Limited (‘AirTanker’).
AirTanker owns a fleet of fourteen Trent 772B-powered Airbus A330 Voyager Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft operated for the UK's Royal Air Force.