Addleshaw Goddard, a prominent UK-based law firm, has appointed Barbara Pansadoro as a Partner in its Finance & Projects group. Pansadoro will lead and expand the firm’s aviation finance offering, leveraging her extensive experience in structured finance and cross-border transactions.
AIP Capital, a U.S.-based aviation investment and asset management firm, is preparing for a substantial acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, leveraging its $321 million pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing fund. This move forms part of AIP’s broader strategy to expand its aircraft portfolio and deepen its footprint in the global leasing space.
PK AirFinance, a Luxembourg-based aviation finance firm, has announced the completion of its first asset-backed securitization (ABS) transaction of 2025. Operating under the designation PK ALIFT LOAN FUNDING 6 Series 2025-1, the securitization involved the issuance of approximately $729 million in debt instruments tied to a portfolio of aviation loan assets.
Dreamstone Partners, a private equity firm based in South Korea, has partnered with AIP Capital of the United Statesto establish a new aviation-focused consortium targeting investment opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration aims to create a strategic aviation leasing and investment platform, signaling an ambitious expansion into global aviation finance and asset management.
AE Industrial Partners has announced the successful closing of its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, with total capital commitments reaching $418 million. This figure exceeded initial expectations, marking the fund as oversubscribed, and indicating strong investor interest in aviation-related assets despite ongoing volatility in global financial markets.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global aviation services provider, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $157.7 million, marking a 32.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Pre-tax income for the quarter was $25.3…
Avolon Holdings, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has successfully raised $1 billion through a new unsecured dual-tranche bank facility, sourced from a syndicate of six major banks in the Middle East. The facility is structured with both conventional and Islamic finance tranches, tailored to meet the diverse financial frameworks of its participating lenders.
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.
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.
Altavair, a U.S.-based aviation investment and leasing firm, has announced the appointment of Beng Yip as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Head of Asia Pacific, marking a significant expansion in its executive leadership focused on the region. This move reflects Altavair’s intent to deepen its footprint in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.
