Merit AirFinance prices $817 million loan ABS
Merit AirFinance, the aviation lending company formed by Castlelake last year, has priced an $817 million loan asset-backed securitisation (ABS), MERIT 2026-1, marking the company's first issuance und...
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Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (D...
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In a move that surprised many, a consortium led by Sumitomo revealed in September that it was acquiring Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease). Japanese co...
Merit AirFinance, the aviation lending company formed by Castlelake last year, has priced an $817 million loan asset-backed securitisation (ABS), MERIT 2026-1, marking the company's first issuance und...
Emirates NBD’s Aviation Desk has concluded a bilateral facility for flydubai to finance two new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, propelling the airline’s fleet expansion.The bank said that this facility ref...
Dublin-based lessor Genesis has upsized its warehouse credit facility to $800 million, up from $650 million, the lessor said today (March 13). The initial facility was closed in November last year. Th...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has reported its results for 2025. Total revenues reached a record $730.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, up 28.3% on 2024. This was driven by st...
Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029.“These airc...
Deucalion Aviation, on behalf of a Chinese owner, has sold one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Genesis. The aircraft is on lease to Korean Air. “We are pleased to have completed another transaction with Ge...
CDB Aviation has agreed to lease five A321neo aircraft to its existing customer LATAM Airlines. The aircraft will be delivered in the second quarter of 2026. With these deliveries, LATAM will lease a ...
Lesha Bank intends to acquire the entire issued share capital of aircraft leasing firm Amedeo Air Four Plus (AA4+), incorporated in Guernsey.The proposed acquisition values AA4+ shares at 73 pence eac...
Delta Air Lines has raised its first-quarter revenue outlook, citing stronger-than-expected demand across both corporate and leisure travel segments despite a sharp rise in jet fuel prices.In a filing...
Merit AirFinance, the aviation lending company formed by Castlelake last year, has priced an $817 million loan asset-backed securitisation (ABS), MERIT 2026-1, marking the company's first issuance und...
Allegiant Travel Company and Sun Country Airlines have received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for Allegiant’s proposed acquisition of S...
Copa Holdings reported strong traffic growth in February 2026, with capacity and passenger demand both increasing year-on-year as the Panama-based carrier continues to expand its network across the Am...
Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029.“These airc...
Korean Air has approved plans to reacquire full ownership of Korean Air C&D Service, alongside a funding support commitment linked to refinancing the subsidiary’s acquisition debt.The airline’s board ...
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to raise fares and cut flights — but governments may not accept reduced connectivity. New Zealand has warned Air New Zealand that maintaining service is “no...
The Cathay Group reported an attributable profit of HK$10.8 billion for 2025, marking its third consecutive year of solid financial performance and an increase from HK$9.9 billion in 2024.The Hong Kon...
Global passenger demand is expected to more than double by mid-century, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP), with growth increa...
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Mauritius have signed a multi-year extension of their agreement covering full pool and repair component support and Auxiliary ...
FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new CEO.Jankauskas most recently served as CEO of BAA Training Vietnam.“Joining FL Technics Wheels and Brakes is a tremendous opp...
Specialist insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), has appointed Cameron Glover as an underwriter within its aviation department. He takes up his new role within the expanding aerospace division writing airp...
Emirates NBD’s Aviation Desk has concluded a bilateral facility for flydubai to finance two new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, propelling the airline’s fleet expansion.The bank said that this facility ref...
Emirates confirmed at noon today (16 March) that it had resumed flight operations following a temporary suspension put in place this morning following a fire at the airport caused by a drone strike.Ma...
Air Arabia shareholders have approved a 30% cash dividend for 2025 at the company's annual general meeting (AGM). The dividend is equivalent to 30 fils per share, which the airline said reflects its “...
Qatar Airways has confirmed further repatriation flights from tomorrow and Friday (March 12-13), while its regular scheduled operations remain suspended due to the Qatari airspace closure amid the Mid...
Delta Air Lines has raised its first-quarter revenue outlook, citing stronger-than-expected demand across both corporate and leisure travel segments despite a sharp rise in jet fuel prices.In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ah...
Global passenger demand is expected to more than double by mid-century, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP), with growth increasingly concentrated in emerging markets.Under IATA...
Korean Air has approved plans to reacquire full ownership of Korean Air C&D Service, alongside a funding support commitment linked to refinancing the subsidiary’s acquisition debt.The airline’s board approved the purchase of the remaining 80% stake i...
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to raise fares and cut flights — but governments may not accept reduced connectivity. New Zealand has warned Air New Zealand that maintaining service is “non-negotiable”. The New Zealand government has sign...
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