Aircastle has entered into a significant financial agreement with a consortium of Japanese banks, securing a five-year unsecured term loan totaling $600 million. This strategic funding initiative provides the company with an opportunity to increase the total loan amount to $700 million during the first year of the agreement, offering considerable flexibility to support its leasing and investment operations.
ORIX Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, has announced the promotion of Cian Coakley to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This leadership change reflects the company’s strategic emphasis on revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and commercial agility in a dynamic global leasing environment.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced the repurchase of Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2026issued under its global Medium Term Note (MTN) program. The repurchase reflects the company’s proactive approach toward managing its capital structure and optimizing future debt obligations.
APOC Aviation, a Netherlands-based aircraft leasing, trading, and part-out company, has named Geoff Ellis as its new Technical Asset Manager. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its global portfolio of aviation assets and seeks to enhance technical oversight in line with its growth trajectory.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a leading aviation lessor and asset manager, has successfully closed three Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling $64.8 million in financing. The deals cover the acquisition of two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and one LEAP-1A engine, providing flexible long-term financing solutions for high-demand powerplants.
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.
