CDB Aviation, through its wholly owned Irish subsidiary CDBL FUNDING 1, has successfully priced a $700 million dual-tranche offering of senior unsecured notes under its $3.0 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Program. The issuance, completed on May 20, 2025, marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence and supports its long-term funding diversification strategy.
Abelo, the Irish aircraft leasing company, has undergone a change in ownership as an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has acquired the business from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The transaction signifies a strategic realignment in Abelo’s financial backing, potentially signaling new directions or growth plans under Cerberus’s stewardship.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
Maverick Horizon, a Dublin-based aviation investment and trading firm, has announced the appointment of Matvey Koloturskiy as Senior Vice President of Trading and Portfolio Development. Koloturskiy will also continue to serve in his existing role as Deputy CEO of the company’s parent, Vector Group, headquartered in Israel.
SMBC Aviation Capital, headquartered in Ireland, has released its fiscal year 2024 results for the period ending 31 March 2025, posting a 22% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to $563 million, excluding exceptional items. The lessor also confirmed $2 billion in core lease rental income and $1.41 billion in total recoveries related to Russian insurance settlements.
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines of Ireland, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, bearing serial number 1279. The aircraft is powered by PW127M engines and will support regional connectivity across Aer Lingus’s short-haul network.
Avolon, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing company, has initiated a debt tender offer for several series of its outstanding notes. The offer, which commenced on 19 May 2025, seeks to repurchase up to $800 million in aggregate principal amount of these notes. The strategic move is aimed at optimizing the company’s capital structure and reducing outstanding debt obligations under favorable market…
Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of one Airbus A321XLR, with manufacturer serial number 12248, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This addition marks a continued expansion of the airline’s fleet strategy to incorporate next-generation, fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft capable of long-haul operations.
SMBC Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, has announced the successful closing of a sustainability-linked secured aircraft financing facility, backed by export credit agency (ECA) support. The transaction was executed with HSBC (UK) acting as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), ECA Lender, Sustainability Coordinator, and Agent. The financing was further supported by Bpifrance Assurance Export (France) and will be used to finance A320neo…
Ryanair has officially commenced a significant financial maneuver by launching a $842 million share buyback program. The initiative, coordinated through arrangements with its brokers, spans a full year from 20 May 2025 to 19 May 2026. This move underscores the carrier’s confidence in its capital structure and financial outlook.
