Avolon reported a series of leasing, trading and financing transactions in the first quarter of 2026, as the aircraft lessor expanded its funding base and maintained a fleet of more than 1,100 aircraft.
The Dublin-based company said it acquired 14 aircraft and sold 19 during the quarter, while ending the period with 84 aircraft agreed for sale, highlighting continued portfolio management activity.
Avolon also executed 60 lease agreements, extensions and amendments in the quarter, reflecting ongoing demand from airline customers. The company said it placed 17 new-technology aircraft from its existing commitments, leaving 85% of its orderbook placed through to the end of 2028.
The lessor’s total owned, managed and committed fleet stood at 1,131 aircraft as of March 31, 2026. Avolon said it works with 139 airlines across 61 countries, underlining the scale of its global customer base.
Alongside its operational activity, Avolon raised $2.1bn in new unsecured debt financing during the quarter. This included $1.5bn of senior unsecured notes, a $420m equivalent inaugural Samurai loan facility arranged with a consortium of Japanese and international banks, and a further $150m of additional unsecured funding facilities.
The funding activity supports Avolon’s broader strategy of linking capital markets with airline customers, as it continues to invest in newer-technology aircraft and manage its orderbook placement
The company’s latest update reflects continued activity across leasing, trading and financing as it positions its portfolio for future growth while maintaining a high level of aircraft placement through the end of the decade.