Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), based in the United States, has announced the final closing of its fourth and largest aviation investment vehicle to date, securing total aggregate equity commitments of US$936 million. The fund underscores the growing investor appetite for aviation assets and ACS’s expanding role as a major player in the aircraft leasing and investment…
Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
Maverick Horizon, based in Ireland, has successfully closed a new acquisition deal with FTAI Aviation, located in the Cayman Islands. This significant transaction involves the acquisition of three former ITA Airbus A320 aircraft, with serial numbers 1473, 1480, and 1489. These aircraft will be strategically placed on lease with various airlines, enhancing Maverick Horizon’s leasing operations and expanding its…
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), based in Hong Kong, has announced the successful upsizing of its inaugural warehouse facility to US$700 million. This significant financial enhancement is supported by the participation of 20 leading banks from around the world.
GOL Airlines, a leading Brazilian carrier, has successfully negotiated a resolution with the Bank of Utah concerning claims tied to the lease agreements of several aircraft in its fleet. This agreement covers two Boeing 737-800s with serials 34997 and 34998, and three Boeing 737-8s with serials 44008, 44023, and 44031.
DP Aircraft I, a UK-based aircraft leasing company, has entered into a significant agreement with LOT Polish Airlines for the lease of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. This arrangement will be managed through DP Aircraft I’s newly established Irish special purpose vehicles (SVPs), named DP Aircraft Ireland MSN 36110 and DP Aircraft Ireland MSN 35320.
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, built in 2013, is on a long-term lease to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, with the lease agreement extending until October 2031.
Macquarie AirFinance Holdings, based in Ireland, has successfully priced an offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.20% Senior Notes due 2028. This private offering is part of the company’s strategic financial planning to secure long-term capital.
AerCap Ireland Capital and AerCap Global Aviation Trust, key entities within the global aircraft leasing industry, have successfully priced an offering of junior subordinated notes. The offering amounts to $500 million in aggregate principal, with the notes set to mature in 2056. These notes will carry a fixed-rate reset structure, starting with an initial interest rate of…
CDB Aviation, a prominent global aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has successfully reached agreements with two of its insurers, Fidelis Insurance (Bermuda) and Ping An Insurance (China), regarding the resolution of claims related to aircraft detained in Russia. Additionally, discussions with another insurer, Chubb (Switzerland), are reported to be in an advanced stage.
