Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
January 26th 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Hanjin Group, IAT Leasing, Korean Air (KAL), LuminArx Capital Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, and SkyWorks Holdings. Read More »
Korean Air (KAL) and four Hanjin Group airlines — Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, banned the in-flight use of power banks from January 26 as part of enhanced safety measures. Under the new policy, passengers will no longer be permitted to use power banks to charge electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or cameras on board any flight operated by the five airlines. Power banks may still be carried into the cabin in accordance with existing regulations on capacity and quantity, but their use and charging are strictly prohibited. To prevent short circuits, passengers must cover metal charging ports with electrical tape or place each battery in a separate plastic bag or pouch. All power banks must be kept within personal reach on the passenger, in the seatback pocket, or under the seat in front, and must not be stored in the overhead bins.
SkyWorks Holdings announced a new lending partnership with LuminArx Capital Management to launch SkyLight Aero Finance Holdings DAC, a dedicated platform providing secured debt solutions to the global commercial aviation market. SkyLight will initially seek to underwrite up to $1 billion of loans and finance leases secured by commercial aircraft and engines. The partnership combines SkyWorks’ deep knowledge of the airline industry, aircraft asset management, and technical experience across the aircraft lifecycle, together with LuminArx’s expertise in flexible, creative capital solutions, to provide a disciplined and scalable lending platform. SkyLight will enable SkyWorks to offer a new product to support airlines and aircraft lessors throughout market cycles.
IAT Leasing announced the acquisition of two 2017-vintage Boeing 787-9 aircraft, currently on lease in the Middle East. The aircraft were acquired on behalf of funds managed by Blue Owl Capital. IAT will provide ongoing lease administration and asset management services for the aircraft. The aircraft were previously managed by SMBC Aviation Capital.
