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No slow-down for JOL/ JOLCO demand despite the weak Yen

JOL and JOLCO investor demand has not slowed despite the yen's weakness and volatility, according to financing sources speaking at the Ishka Aviation conference in Japan. more

15/09/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Other

FLY91 orders 40 72-600s, Avianca SLBs 12 aircraft, 15-year-old Airbus NB values

The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

10/09/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders

Remarketing Watch Data Sheet: September 2026

Total remarketing listings continue to climb, with 264 listings on sites tracked by Ishka Airfinance as of the beginning of September. more

08/09/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines

Jetstream CEO: Largest Saab 340 lessor drives growth with ATRs

Stuart Klaskin, CEO and Principal at Jetstream Aviation Capital, speaks with Ishka Airfinance, discussing its specialist Saab 340B fleet, the importance of reasonable lease rates for regional operators, and the challenges of finding traditional lending. more

03/09/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers

Bank Q2 survey: More risk but no pricing reset for aviation banks

Bank risk-adjusted margins appear to have dropped in the last three months for secured aircraft financings, according to Ishka Airfinance research, despite bank costs increasing for many lenders and many carriers becoming riskier credits given the operational headwinds caused by the spike in fuel prices since March. more

14/08/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Aviation Banks and Lenders

airBaltic to cut 18 aircraft, START II ABS breaches DSCR trigger, 5-year-old Boeing WB values

The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

14/08/2026

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Apollo wins easyJet bidding war, ACMI market evolves, Airbus 5-year-old WB values

The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

07/08/2026

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Value Trends: Midlife narrowbody values steady in Q2 as lease rates continue to fall

Midlife narrowbody values remained relatively robust in Q2 despite downward pressure on lease rates, according to Ishka Transaction Economics data. more

27/07/2026

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SMBC leads Farnborough orders, IATA names first female DG, 5-year-old Airbus NB values

The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

24/07/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders

Briefing: Investors eye helicopter assets

A less mature asset class than commercial aircraft leasing, helicopter leasing is becoming increasingly attractive to investors. Ishka Airfinance provides an Investor Briefing on the asset class. more

23/07/2026

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Farnborough rumours, ITE’s new lending arm, regional & turboprop values

The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

17/07/2026

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PK AirFinance markets aircraft loan ABS - PKAIR 2026-2

PK AirFinance is in the market with an $813 million aviation loan ABS. Proceeds from the notes will be used to acquire a portfolio of 42 loan facilities representing a total of 110 loans to 39 obligors. more

16/07/2026

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Apollo swoops for easyJet, airBaltic returns leases early, 10-year-old Boeing WB values

The Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

09/07/2026

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SMBC bank sells aircraft loan portfolio, Partners Group invests in midlife, 10-year-old Airbus WB values

The Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

03/07/2026

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easyJet rejects fourth takeover bid, 10-year-old Boeing NB values

The Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

26/06/2026

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New mandates: Itochu partners with Sirius, KKR launches $1.4bn Altitude 3 with Altavair

There have been several asset manager updates this week, including the announcement that Japanese firm Itochu has teamed with Sirius, and that KKR has agreed a third aircraft leasing fund with Altavair. more

23/06/2026

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Lessor gains on sale continue to increase

Major lessors have mostly been making sequentially larger gains on sale of aircraft over the past few years. more

19/06/2026

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US-Iran peace and the impact on engine leases, KKR commits $1.4bn to Altavair, 10-year-old Airbus NB values

Ishka's Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

18/06/2026

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Remarketing Watch Data Sheet June 2026

Remarketing listing numbers have seen a rare (though modest) second sequential month’s increase. more

18/06/2026

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H1: Ishka webinar takeaways: the muted reaction to the jet fuel crisis

The key takeaways from this week’s Ishka Airfinance H1 webinar: Midlife narrowbody lease rates decline from their peaks, airlines reduce growth plans. more

11/06/2026

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Castlelake eyes easyJet, UK-based cargo airline enters administration, 15-Year-Old Boeing WB values

Ishka's Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

05/06/2026

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Maybe less shiny, but this is still the ‘golden era’ for current-tech narrowbodies

Midlife narrowbody lease rates maybe starting to slip due to recent airline insolvencies caused by the fuel crisis, but narrowbody aircraft market values are still way above their base values. more

28/05/2026

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Ishka Dublin takeaways: More risk is coming, ‘time to buckle up’ and begin buying aircraft

Hundreds of aircraft lessors, engine lessors and financiers gathered in Dublin last week for Ishka’s aviation finance festival and global trading conference. Ishka summarises some of the key takeaways from two days of events. more

27/05/2026

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GA Telesis CEO: ‘A320ceo part-out prices are dropping’ thanks to Spirit

GA Telesis CEO, Abdol Moabery, shares that his A320ceo part-out pipeline is filling up, thanks in part to Spirit Airlines' (Spirit) liquidation, as lessors deal with the influx of ex-Spirit aircraft, either being sold or returned to leasing firms. more

25/05/2026

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737 MAX part-outs, Airborne and Mercuria reach first fund close, 15-Year-Old Boeing NB values

Ishka's Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

22/05/2026

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One-year-old 737 MAXs head to part out market

Ishka hears that a part out firm has acquired two one-year old 737 MAXs for tear down – making these the first 737 MAXs to be torn down for parts. more

22/05/2026

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China orders 200 Boeing aircraft, aircraft retirements could rise, 15-year Airbus narrowbody values

Ishka's Weekly Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

14/05/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Aviation Banks and Lenders

Remarketing Watch Data Sheet May 2026

243 aircraft were listed on remarketing sites tracked by Ishka in May – an increase from 229 in April. more

14/05/2026

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Spirit's liquidation, Azorra buys DAE's A220 orderbook, ATR, Embraer and A220 values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

08/05/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Aviation Banks and Lenders

Borrowers tap cap markets, Arcus to buy a stake in TrueNoord, new-build Boeing WB values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more

01/05/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Aviation Banks and Lenders

AA’s new EETC, Ascend Airways hands back MAXs, What EASA’s certification of the Advantage means for GTF residual values

Ishka quick takes is a new regular Insight series summarising key market trends and updates shaping the aviation finance landscape... more

29/04/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

Q1 Engine Survey: Iran crisis set to weaken engine lease rates

The Ishka engine survey explores spot market pricing for popular narrowbody engine types based on responses by active engine lessors and investors. The latest survey was conducted between February and April 2026 and highlights weakening CFM56-5B lease rates. more

27/04/2026

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Jet Fuel Crisis: Airlines request rent deferrals from lessors

Lessors speaking with Ishka confirm that more airlines are asking for rent deferrals due to high jet fuel prices and the disruption to jet fuel supply caused by the war in Iran. more

24/04/2026

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Spirit bailout talks advance, JetBlue dismisses bankruptcy risk, new-build Airbus WB values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series looking at the key trends, recent deal flow, and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more

24/04/2026

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Briefing: How could higher oil prices impact previous-generation aircraft values?

Ishka's latest periodic review has seen a drop in market lease rates (MLRs) for older vintage A320ceo aircraft. more

10/04/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Airline trends & analysis , OEMs, Cargo & Engines

Jet fuel supply risks, ITE & Blackstone unveil jumbo sidecar, Air Lease sale concludes, new-build Airbus narrowbody values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series looking at the key trends, recent deal flow, and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more

10/04/2026

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Indonesia’s new leasing platform, Avion Express to return A320ceos, ten-year-old turboprop values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series looking at the key trends, recent deal flow, and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more

02/04/2026

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ACMI provider Avion Express confirms fleet 'realignment'

ACMI provider Avion Express has confirmed it is adopting a “proactive fleet and structural realignment” with plans to redeliver at least 15 aircraft “and will continue to evaluate fleet size depending on market developments.” more

30/03/2026

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ACMI provider Avion Express looks to hand back aircraft to lessors

Lithuanian ACMI provider Avion Express is understood to be in talks with lessors about returning more than 20 Airbus A320ceos or roughly half its fleet, according to multiple leasing sources more

30/03/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Airline trends & analysis , Aviation Banks and Lenders

Ishka London wrap-up, Sumisho Air Lease issues $4 billion in notes, 10-year-old Airbus widebody values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series looking at the key trends, recent deal flow, and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more

27/03/2026

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Airlines prep for higher fuel costs, Spirit to reject more aircraft, 10-year Boeing narrowbody values

Ishka's Transaction Update is a report series looking at the key trends, recent deal flow, and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more

19/03/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines

Remarketing Watch Data Sheet March 2026

229 aircraft were listed on remarketing sites tracked by Ishka in March. more

16/03/2026

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Altavair’s COO Nick Hazeldine discusses widebodies, Altitude 3 and the aviation ABS market

Ishka talks to Altavair’s COO Nick Hazeldine about the assets Altavair is looking to potentially buy and sell this year more

13/03/2026

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Capital Markets