Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based leasing company, has successfully completed the financing of a Boeing 737-800 in partnership with Nedbank CIB, a prominent South African financial institution. This transaction highlights AELF’s strategic focus on expanding its leasing portfolio while leveraging global partnerships to support aviation operations worldwide.
AerDragon, a China-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Export-Import Bank of China to collaborate on aircraft financing. This agreement underscores both organizations’ commitment to strengthening China’s aviation sector, providing AerDragon with the financial support needed to expand its fleet and enhance leasing services for domestic and international carriers. The MOU highlights China’s ongoing…
Crestone Air Partners, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800, currently on lease with MIAT Mongolian Airlines. The aircraft, obtained from a securitization managed by Castlelake, underscores Crestone’s strategy to invest in high-demand aircraft assets that support regional and international airlines.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a leading U.S.-based provider of aviation leasing and asset management services, has entered into a new five-year revolving credit facility totaling $1 billion. This significant agreement, which includes WLFC’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as guarantors, replaces the company’s previous $500 million credit facility, enhancing its financial flexibility and supporting its long-term growth…
