Airfinance Global (AFG) has announced its divestment and merger with Ishka in a significant transaction backed by Foundation Investment Partners. The move unites two highly respected names in aviation finance intelligence, marking a strategic step towards creating a global leader in next-generation data, analytics and market insight for the industry.
With a legacy spanning more than 45 years, AFG has built a reputation as a trusted source of financial data and intelligence within the aviation finance sector. Known worldwide for its proprietary solutions and comprehensive analytics database, AFG empowers stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risk, and execute transactions with precision and confidence.
Ishka has established itself as a pioneer in aviation finance intelligence, offering innovative services that integrate credit risk assessment, pricing analytics, and data-driven analysis directly into the workflows of industry professionals. Its insights support strategic planning, aircraft sourcing, deal structuring, and market evaluation. Ishka is also recognised for its international events programme, which has strengthened its position as an independent and influential voice in the sector.
The merger is built on a shared commitment to transparency, independence and client success. By bringing together AFG's robust data and intelligence capabilities with Ishka's agile and entrepreneurial approach, the new entity will serve a broad spectrum of aviation finance stakeholders—from investors and lessors to lenders and airlines—across investment planning, risk management, and strategic execution.
“This merger marks a transformational step forward for aviation finance intelligence,” said Chris Keene, Managing Director of Ishka and now leading the newly combined business. “Together, Ishka and AFG bring complementary strengths that allow us to accelerate product innovation and deliver greater value to our customers across the global market.”
