Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a prominent U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Avolon Aerospace Leasing of Ireland to acquire a portfolio of 20 aircraft. The deal includes 16 narrowbody and 4 widebody aircraft currently on lease to 17 airlines across 16 countries, further diversifying ACG’s global leasing footprint.
AviLease, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has reached a major milestone by receiving investment grade credit ratings from two of the world’s top agencies. Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Baa2 rating, while Fitch Ratingsawarded a BBB rating, both with stable outlooks. These ratings affirm the company’s strong financial position and prudent risk management strategy.
AerCap Holdings, the Dublin-based global aircraft leasing giant, delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of US$643 million. Total revenues and other income reached US$2.0 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year increase. The results reflect robust leasing demand and disciplined capital deployment.
Challenge Group, based in Malta, has acquired its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38284, which will be converted into a dedicated freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. The aircraft is expected to be redelivered in Q1 2026, marking a key step in the group’s fleet expansion into the long-haul cargo sector.
Avolon has reported a 36% increase in net income for the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$145 million, alongside a 10% rise in lease revenue to US$683 million. The Ireland-based lessor also confirmed a robust liquidity position of US$8.1 billion, reinforcing its financial strength amid a steadily recovering aircraft leasing market.
Avolon has successfully completed a new US$1.1 billion senior unsecured facility, structured evenly between a drawn loan and a revolving credit facility, with a tenor of five years. The move bolsters Avolon’s already significant liquidity position and underlines continued strong access to the capital markets.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a leading aircraft leasing company based in the United States, has announced a highly active 2024, during which it acquired 42 aircraft, signed 60 lease agreements, and raised over $215 million in Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) facilities to support airline clients.
Falko, a UK-based regional aircraft leasing specialist, has released its Q1 2025 portfolio activity report, highlighting 38 completed transactions and a continued expansion of its global client network.
BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has placed five Airbus A321neo aircraft with Thai Airways International, as part of its ongoing fleet development strategy and collaboration with major carriers in Asia.
SKY Leasing, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing platform, has successfully completed the final close of its flagship investment vehicle, SKY Fund VI, with over $1.35 billion in total capital commitments. The fund significantly exceeded its original fundraising target, underlining strong institutional investor confidence in SKY’s strategy and track record.
