News & Insights
Latest news, thoughts and points of view from Libra Group and its worldwide subsidiaries
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              Principal Media Lands Content Licensing Deal with Peacock for Series, “From Scratch”Principal Media secured its first-ever content licensing deal with Peacock... Read More 
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              St. Johns Ship Building Awarded Johnson Bros. Barge Construction ContractSt. Johns Ship Building has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation, a Southland Company, for the construction of three steel material deck barges... Read More 
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              Aria Hotels Properties Among Top Hotels in Greece in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025Aria Hotels has received international recognition, with two of its properties ranking #2 and #3 among the Top 10 Hotels in Greece in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025... Read More 
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              FCA Group Strengthens Track Record and CapabilitiesThe experience and historic track records of former Libra Group subsidiary FSA Group and its sister company Amerisud have been consolidated into FCA Group... Read More 
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              Sparta Properties Sells D.C. Office BuildingSparta Properties recently completed the sale of an office building in Washington, D.C’s Georgetown District... Read More 
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              Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure Completes Sale of Two Community Solar Projects in IllinoisGSI completed the sale of two community solar projects in Illinois totaling 13.9 MW... Read More 
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              Q&A with Camilo Patrignani, Head of InfrastructureHead of Infrastructure Camilo Patrignani reflects on his 17-year journey within Libra Group’s ecosystem, sharing his path into renewable energy... Read More 
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              Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure Acquires 556 MWdc Homestead Solar Project in AlbertaThe acquisition of Homestead, the second largest project in development in Canada, increases GSI’s total energy pipeline to over 2.4 GWdc... Read More 
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              Libra Group Welcomes Mauricio Justiniano as Vice President of InfrastructureLibra Group is pleased to officially welcome Mauricio Justiniano as Vice President of Infrastructure... Read More 
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              Mythos AI and lomarlabs Launch Next-Gen Bridge Intelligence Pilot Aboard CB Pacificlomarlabs reached a major milestone with Mythos AI, a leader in AI-driven marine autonomy systems... Read More 
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              fyi.news Awarded Funding Through the MediaResilience Projectfyi.news was recently awarded funding through the MediaResilience project, a European Union initiative... Read More 
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              Q&A with Danae Aretaiou, Communications CoordinatorCommunications Coordinator Danae Aretaiou reflects on her journey with Libra Group, sharing her internship experience and offering advice for new and prospective interns... Read More 
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              Q&A with Emma Belchier, Executive Vice President, Group Financial ControllerExecutive Vice President, Group Financial Controller Emma Belchier shares insights from her over-15-year journey with Libra Group, her interests, and advice for young professionals... Read More 
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              SLI Places Order for 25 Electric Aircraft from BETA TechnologiesSLI announces purchase order for 25 ALIA CTOL aircraft. This order represents a broadening of SLI’s portfolio... Read More 
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              Q&A with Adamantios Tomazos, Senior Executive Board MemberSenior Executive Board Member Adamantios Tomazos shares his over-20-year journey with Libra Group, his interests, and advice for young professionals... Read More 
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              Aria Hotels Announces Aria Santa Maria, First Property in the Dominican RepublicLibra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announces the addition of Aria Santa Maria, its first property in the Dominican Republic... Read More 
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              Aria Hotels Announces Aria Maria, Second Property in ColombiaLibra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announces the addition of heritage hotel Aria Maria, its second property in Colombia... Read More 
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              Greenwood Energy’s ɅLMɅ MɅTER Project Begins Commercial OperationGreenwood Energy begins commercial operation of four solar plants under its ɅLMɅ MɅTER project, after being successfully integrated into Panama's National Interconnected System... Read More 
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              Signing of Agreement for the Acquisition of Macquarie Rotorcraft LimitedSMFL and LCI announced that their joint venture, SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited, has entered into an agreement to acquire Macquarie Rotorcraft... Read More 
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              Libra Group Veteran Camilo Patrignani Promoted to Head of InfrastructureIn expanded role, Patrignani will oversee three renewable energy subsidiaries with operations in 12 countries... Read More 
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              Q&A with Alexia Liatsos, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Alexia Liatsos shares her journey with Libra Group and advice for young professionals... Read More 
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              Aria Hotels Inaugurates Casa del Torno, Marking Debut in ColombiaLibra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announced the opening of Casa del Torno, its first operational property and second historic site in Colombia... Read More 
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              LCI Acquires and Leases 7 Leonardo Helicopters to Babcock CanadaLCI, under a joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, has purchased and leased 7 new emergency medical services Leonardo helicopters... Read More 
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              Greenwood Energy Joins Arhuaco Leaders for General Audience with Pope Francis in Vatican CityGreenwood Energy joins Arhuaco indigenous tribe leaders of Colombia for a historic audience with Pope Francis... Read More 
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              St. Johns Ship Building Secures Contract with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Construction of Two (2)-Stop Log BargesSt. Johns Ship Building, owned by Americraft Marine, announced a landmark agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers... Read More 
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              Q&A with Arguiró Elefteriu, Chief Governance & Sustainability OfficerChief Governance & Sustainability Officer Arguiró Elefteriu shares her journey with Libra Group and advice for young professionals... Read More 
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              Aria Hotels Expands Internationally, Beginning in ColombiaLibra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announced its expansion into Latin America, starting in Cartagena, Colombia... Read More 
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              Q&A with Regina Sheridan, Executive Vice President of People and CultureExecutive Vice President of People and Culture Regina Sheridan shares her career journey and advice for young professionals... Read More 
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              Libra Group Consolidates European Renewable Energy Interests Under EuroEnergyLibra Group’s North European biogas company to merge with Group subsidiary EuroEnergy... Read More 
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              Greenwood Energy and the Arhuaco People Officialize the Terrʌ Initiʌtive Framework Agreement in Nabusimake with Strategic AlliesLibra Group’s Latin American renewable energy subsidiary advances the TERRɅ INITIɅTIVE... Read More 
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              Lomar Shipping Announces Sale of Remaining Container Ships in its FleetLomar Shipping announced the sale of remaining container ships in its fleet for the time being... Read More 
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              Aria Hotels Unveils New Property “The Duchess” in ThirassiaAria Hotels unveils development of 5-star boutique hotel, among first hotels on unspoiled Thirassia… Read More 
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              Aria Hotels to Construct eVTOL VertiportsAs part of 50M Euro investment in Greece’s ecotourism infrastructure, Aria Hotels is first mover in constructing vertiports... Read More 
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              LCI Orders Up to 21 Modern Helicopters from AirbusLCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Airbus... Read More 
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              Phaedra Chrousos Presents at MIT Technology Review’s EmTech CaribbeanChief Strategy Officer Phaedra Chrousos delivered a presentation at EmTech Caribbean, hosted by MIT Technology Review... Read More 
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              Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business with $25 Million in Initial TransactionsSeapath announced the launch of a Jones Act leasing business responding to a significant unmet demand for Jones Act-compliant transport... Read More 
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              Principal Media Partners with Los Angeles-Based Abode EntertainmentPrincipal Media is partnering with Los Angeles-based production company Abode Entertainment for an expanded venture... Read More 
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              LCI and Airbus to Partner on Development of Advanced Air Mobility EcosystemsLCI and Airbus have announced a collaboration agreement to jointly develop ecosystems for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)... Read More 
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              LCI Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 21 Latest Generation Helicopters from LeonardoLCI announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Leonardo... Read More 
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              FCA Group Acquires a Further Six Commercial Properties in Casco Viejo, PanamaFCA Group has acquired a further six commercial properties in Casco Viejo, Panama... Read More 
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              Sparta Properties Nears Completion of Construction for New Suites at Grace Hotel SantoriniLibra Group real estate subsidiary nears completion of the construction for new suites at its celebrated Grace Hotel Santorini... Read More 
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              LCI Launches LCI Analytics, a New Research and Advisory DivisionLCI has launched a new independent division dedicated to high quality advisory, consultancy and research services... Read More 
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              GSI-Led Joint Initiative with Ocean Man First Nation to Build One of the Largest Solar Projects in CanadaGSI announced that Iyuhána Solar, a GSI-led partnership with Saturn Power and Ocean Man First Nation, has been awarded a Power Purchase Agreement... Read More 
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              Impact Investing Strategies To Accelerate Positive ChangeIn a Forbes article, Praveen Vetrivel shares how impact investing is a powerful tool... Read More 
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              Libra Group’s Official Statement in Response to the Conclusion and Settlement of a Multi-Party TransactionLibra Group’s official statement in response to the conclusion and settlement of a multi-party transaction... Read More 
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              Lomar Collaborates With Alicia Bots, Implementing ROVERCLEAN TechnologyLomar announced its collaboration with market-leading maritime robotics company, Alicia Bots... Read More 
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              Seapath and Pilot LNG Launch Joint Venture to Develop First Dedicated LNG Bunkering Facility in U.S. Gulf CoastSeapath and Pilot LNG formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate the first liquefied natural gas bunkering facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast... Read More 
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              Introducing Libra Philanthropies: a Global Foundation for Human Empowerment and a Sister Organization to Libra GroupLibra Philanthropies announces its launch as an independent foundation shaping the future.... Read More 
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              Libra Group Launches World’s First Dedicated Space Leasing CompanyLibra has launched the world’s first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets. Building on the Group’s 20 years of aviation leasing experience, SLI... Read More 
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              EuroEnergy and Afcon Renewable Energy Partner to Promote Green Energy Across Central EuropeStarting with Poland, the collaboration supports energy transition across the region, bringing EuroEnergy’s projects pipeline to over 400 MW... Read More 
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              GSI Enhances Renewable Energy Platform with Strategic Acquisition of Saturn PowerGreenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) has announced the strategic acquisition of the solar and battery development portfolios of Saturn Power, including approx 1.4 GW pipeline... Read More 
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              Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. (SMFL) To Acquire Stake in Libra Group Aviation Subsidiary, LCILCI has signed an agreement with Elroy Air, developer of advanced autonomous cargo aircraft systems, to acquire up to 40 of the company’s Chaparral vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Read More 
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              Lomar Shipping Announces Launch of lomarlabsUK-based Lomar acquires Bremen-based maritime leader, uniting family-run companies and further building out its tanker fleet. Read More 
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              Libra Group Announces Praveen Vetrivel as Chief Financial OfficerLibra Group announced the appointment of Praveen Vetrivel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 25, 2023. Read More 
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              Libra Group Announces Richard Blaksley as Chief Risk and Compliance OfficerThe global group strengthens corporate governance and controls by adding veteran oversight and compliance leader. Read More 
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              Dr. Gunter Dunkel Joins Libra Group’s Global Advisory BoardDr. Gunter Dunkel has been appointed to Libra Group’s Global Advisory Board. Read More 
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              EuroEnergy Enters Croatia with €150M Wind Power ProjectEuroEnergy announced that it will acquire a 114-megawatt (MW) wind energy development in Udbina, Croatia. Read More 
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              LCI Signs Agreement with Elroy Air for a Committed Order of Up to 40 Chaparral VTOL AircraftLCI has signed an agreement with Elroy Air, developer of advanced autonomous cargo aircraft systems, to acquire up to 40 of the company’s Chaparral vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Read More 
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              Principal Media Announces Strategic Investment in Chesler/Perlmutter, Expanding Film Production CapabilitiesStrategic investment provides Libra Group media subsidiary the ability to produce original film and tv programming for global distribution. Read More 
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              EV Metals Supply Chain Leader GreenMet Helps Secure Major Investment from Wall StreetGreenMet has helped secure a $50 million dollar investment from a division of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. for the development of Torngat Metals Ltd. rare earth project, one of the world’s largest rare earth projects, located in Strange Lake, Canada. Read More 
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              LCI Signs Sustainability Charter with Aircraft Leasing IrelandLCI has today signed Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s (ALI) Sustainability Charter. Signatories are committed to driving forward and achieving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related goals, centered around 10 priority sustainability principles. Read More