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AELF Secures $31M Loan Backed By A330 Lease

Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based lessor, has finalized a $31 million loan agreement with Absa Bank Group of South Africa, backed by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft currently on lease to South African Airways (SAA). The funding arrangement represents a key financing transaction that underscores continued investor interest in widebody aircraft leased to national flag carriers.

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AIP Capital and Monroe Launch $1B Leasing Venture

AIP Capital has entered into a strategic partnership with Monroe Capital to jointly pursue an aircraft leasing venture targeting a portfolio of up to $1 billion in aviation investments. This venture will focus on acquiring mid-life commercial aircraft that are on long-term leases to airlines across the globe, aiming to capture value in a segment often overlooked by larger lessors prioritizing new deliveries. To…

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Aero Capital Solutions Closes $936M Fund, Targets $3.5B Deployment

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…

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Deutsche Bank Considers Financing Blackstone’s Bid for Trans Maldivian Airways

Deutsche Bank, a major global financial institution based in Germany, is currently evaluating interest from various banks and private credit funds regarding the provision of a $200 million loan. This financing is intended to support the bid by Blackstone, a leading US-based investment firm, for the acquisition of Trans Maldivian Airways.

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Uzbekistan Airways Plans Fleet Expansion with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, is preparing to enhance its long-haul capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2032, with the total investment estimated at $2 billion.