Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), a market leading aircraft operating leasing and asset management company focused on the regional aircraft sector, has closed a CA$388.2 million (£228.4 million) Term Loan financing in February 2023. The facility is secured by a portfolio of up to 41 aircraft owned by the Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II. Citi, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch & Goldman Sachs Bank USA acted as Co-Structuring Agents and Mandated Lead Arrangers. Allen & Overy acted as legal advisor to Falko with Milbank as legal advisor for the Lenders. UMB is the Managing Agent and Security Trustee
Falko Regional Aircraft is one of the largest asset managers and aircraft lessors focused solely on the regional aircraft leasing segment. Falko’s strategy is focused on growing its portfolio of funds and aircraft under management and the continued development of products and services in support of its aircraft lease management activity.
Falko was formed in July 2011 through the purchase of BAE Systems Asset Management and its associated aircraft portfolio. In May 2022, Chorus Aviation completed the acquisition of Falko and equity interests in aircraft managed by Falko. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Chorus is an integrated provider of regional aviation solutions, including asset management services.
