ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has reported the successful extension and expansion of its existing syndicated credit facility, led by Investec Bank. The upgraded facility now includes both term loan and revolving credit tranches, as well as a newly added subordinated term loan tranche. This improved structure is designed to provide ACIA with increased financial flexibility
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has been awarded a grant of up to US$15.8 million by FINEP, Brazil’s Funding Authority for Studies and Projects, as part of a public call to support sustainable aviation technologies. The total investment in the project will reach up to US$33.8 million, incorporating Eve’s required contribution. This marks the company’s first
Abelo, the specialist turboprop aircraft lessor, has announced the successful closing of a new warehouse financing facility of up to US$750 million. This significant funding milestone marks a major step forward in the company’s expansion plans, providing a solid foundation for its next phase of growth within the regional aircraft leasing sector. The facility was
CDBL FUNDING 1, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDB Aviation Lease Finance Designated Activity Company (CDB Aviation), has successfully priced a dual tranche offering of senior unsecured notes totalling US$700 million on May 20, 2025. The issuance marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence. The notes were issued under
Abelo, the specialist turboprop aircraft lessor, has been acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), marking a significant milestone in the company’s development. The acquisition sees Abelo transition from its previous ownership under funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree), which had backed the firm since its inception in 2022. In
HALO AirFinance (HALO), a joint venture between GA Telesis (GAT) and Tokyo Century Corporation (TC), has successfully closed a senior loan in support of a Crestone Air Partners (Crestone) and Blue Owl Capital (Blue Owl) investment initiative. The financing facilitated the acquisition of a mature Boeing 737-700 currently on lease with a U.S.-based airline. The
Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (Greenbriar) has announced that funds managed by Greenbriar have acquired West Star Aviation (West Star), a highly regarded provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for business aviation aircraft, from The Sterling Group (Sterling). Financial details of the private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1947, West Star has earned
SMBC Aviation Capital has announced record results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, posting a pre-tax profit of US$563 million, up 22% year-on-year before exceptional items. Including proceeds from the Russian insurance settlement, which totalled US$630 million during the period, profit before tax reached US$1.2 billion. Core lease rental income rose to US$2
AMAC Aerospace Group has acquired Kreative Engineering Services (KES), a respected and innovative engineering company based in the south of France. The transaction was completed on May 16, 2025, and represents a key step forward in the strategic development of the AMAC Aerospace Group of companies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in L’Isle-Jourdain (Gers), KES
Mesa Air Group has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1 FY2025). Total operating revenues for Q1 FY2025 were US$103.2 million, a decline of US$15.5 million or 13.1% compared to US$118.8 million in Q1 2024. Contract revenue dropped to US$80.7 million, down by US$20.4 million or 20.2%
