HALO AirFinance completes final loan transaction for Crestone

HALO AirFinance (HALO), a joint venture between GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation, has closed its eighth and final senior loan. The financing involved Crestone Air Partners (Crestone) and Blue Owl Capital investment vehicles. It supported the acquisition of a CFM56-7B engine currently leased to a European airline.

This closing concludes a portfolio of eight transactions between HALO and Crestone. The deals included mature narrow-body aircraft and engines leased to airlines across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Together, the transactions demonstrate HALO’s capacity to structure bespoke, asset-backed financing solutions. These solutions aim to assist lessors and investors in the competitive global secondary aviation market.

Marc Cho, Co-Head and Managing Director of HALO, emphasised the importance of this milestone. He explained that completing the series of financings reflects the company’s ability to expand its platform for evolving partner needs. He added that across eight closings, HALO has delivered flexible capital solutions, unlocking opportunities and supporting sustainable growth within the aviation sector.

The conclusion of this eighth loan marks a significant stage for HALO. The joint venture, created by GA Telesis and Tokyo Century, continues to position itself as a versatile financial partner. By offering targeted funding options, it helps operators and investors manage assets in the secondary market.

For Crestone, the collaboration strengthens its ability to pursue new growth opportunities. For HALO, it further demonstrates the effectiveness of its platform and its long-term value to the aviation finance community.