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FTAI Aviation prices latest ABS deal, MRE 2026-2

The two-tranche deal achieved yields of 6.336% on its series A notes and 7.142% on its series B notes. more

30/10/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

ITOCHU breaks into narrowbody engine MRO, Azul takes BNDES loan for fuel, new build 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

30/10/2026

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

Signs that aviation finance could be close to the top of the cycle

Weaker airline financial performance is one of several signs that aviation finance could be close to the top of the market cycle, explains Conor Murphy, Head of Ishka Airfinance advisory, who argues that an increasing risk of airline bankruptcy or fleet restructurings would likely begin to negatively impact aircraft market values. more

29/10/2026

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

FTAI Aviation markets new $676.4 million aircraft lease ABS, MRE 2026-2

FTAI Aviation has broken the aviation ABS issuance hiatus, returning to the market with its second aircraft lease ABS transaction, MRE 2026-2. more

28/10/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

More aircraft ABS issuers will go private in 2027

Private credit investors wait to see if rate rises will disrupt public aviation ABS issuance. more

26/10/2026

in Capital Markets , Investor Briefings

ACG to take first MAX 10s, VietJet faces asset freeze in legal dispute

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

23/10/2026

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

BBAM closes $1.7 billion fund, GA Telesis to disassemble MAX 8s, new build Boeing 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

16/10/2026

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

Capital Markets: High US Treasury yields push up new DCM issuance costs

There has been a dearth of aviation capital markets issuances since a bumper July, with only one USD-denominated unsecured bond issuance by lessors tracked by Ishka Airfinance over August and September. more

11/10/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

ACG markets aircraft portfolio, Avolon places 250 aircraft order, new-build 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

09/10/2026

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

Another A220 operator files for insolvency, TAP bidding war nears end, 15-year-old regional and 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

02/10/2026

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

A320neo part-out prices drop over 30%, but returns are still holding up

Airframes prices are dropping rapidly, with some A320neo bids halved from the start of the year. more

01/10/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

Turkish Airlines firms 100 MAXs, Volotea plans fleet cut, 15-year-old Boeing 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

24/09/2026

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

US Fed raises rates for first time since 2023

The US Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate this week for the first time since 2023. more

18/09/2026

in Capital Markets

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

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

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

HALO 2026-1 aviation loan ABS prices

The debut aviation loan ABS from HALO AirFinance, HALO 2026-1, has priced. more

07/08/2026

in Capital Markets , Aviation Banks and Lenders

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

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

HALO AirFinance markets debut aviation loan ABS, HALO 2026-1

HALO AirFinance, the JV lender from GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation, is in the market with its debut aviation loan ABS. more

04/08/2026

in Capital Markets , Aviation Banks and Lenders

volofin prices latest $421 million aviation loan ABS, VFIN 2026-1

Alternative lender volofin Capital Management has priced its latest aviation loan ABS, VFIN 2026-1. more

31/07/2026

in Capital Markets , Aviation Banks and Lenders

volofin markets new aviation loan ABS – VFIN 2026-1

Alternative lender volofin Capital Management has returned to the ABS market with its second aviation loan securitisation, VFIN 2026-1. more

28/07/2026

in Capital Markets , Aviation Banks and Lenders

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

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

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

Carlyle prices AASET 2026-1

Carlyle Aviation Partners (Carlyle) has priced an all narrowbody $717.447 million aircraft lease ABS - AASET 2026-1. more

17/07/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

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

in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Capital Markets

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

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

Cap Markets June: Lessors issue $1.67 bn of unsecured notes

Lessors issued around $1.67 billion of unsecured bonds in June, according to Ishka research. more

07/07/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

AIP Capital prices debut ABS offering, MCAV 2026-1

AIP Capital has priced its debut aircraft lease ABS, MCAV 2026-1. more

03/07/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

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

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

AIP Capital markets debut ABS - MCAV 2026-1

AIP Capital is in the market with its debut aircraft lease ABS transaction. more

30/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

Griffin prices latest ABS under master trust, tightening spreads

The latest ABS notes offering from Griffin Global Asset Management has priced. more

26/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

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

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

Griffin markets new aircraft lease ABS under master trust

Griffin Global Asset Management is issuing a new series of aircraft lease ABS notes under its existing master trust structure. more

25/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

Perseus markets $563.3 million MAPS 2026-2 aircraft lease ABS

Perseus Asset Management is back in the ABS market with its second transaction of the year, MAPS 2026-2. more

23/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

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

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

June Aviation Debt Pricing Comp: Alt lending spreads and unsecured yields continue to trend down, ABS spreads settle

An overview of the most recent trends in lessor and lender financing costs across both capital markets, commercial bank debt and private aviation alt lenders. more

15/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets , Aviation Banks and Lenders

Crestone completes Arena acquisition; Canada offers struggling airline loans; 15-year regional & turboprop 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

12/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other

2026 aviation ABS issuances double 2025 levels for first five months

Despite the disruption brought about by the conflict in the Middle East, aviation ABS issuance in 2026 is greatly exceeding 2025 volumes for the same period. more

09/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

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

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

Cap Markets May: ABS issuance continues to outstrip unsecured lessor bonds

May was another sparse month on the unsecured bond markets for lessors, with a single issuance from ICBCIL the only activity from lessors tracked by Ishka. more

01/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

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

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

FTAI Aviation prices debut ABS

The inaugural aircraft lease ABS from FTAI Aviation, MRE 2026-1, has priced. more

21/05/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets

FTAI Aviation markets debut $612.0 million aircraft lease ABS, MRE 2026-1

FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is in the market with its debut ABS, MRE 2026-1, a $612.0 million midlife aircraft lease securitisation. more

20/05/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines