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Ishka Airfinance Award Winners

Ishka Airfinance unveiled the winners of its 2025 Awards in a ceremony on 20th October 2026 at Convene 555 Broadway, New York City. more

03/11/2026

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

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

Explaining the spare-engine market imbalance with maintenance forecasting

In a guest Insight Konrad Blocher, Flyward’s CEO, explains why newer-generation engines require a higher spare engine provisioning. more

27/10/2026

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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

Engine Returns: ‘Crazy competition’ for widebody aircraft engines compresses returns

Previous-tech widebody aircraft engine returns, including the GE90 and CF6, drop as lessors hunt for assets. more

14/10/2026

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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

Briefing: GTFs and LEAPs ‘more expensive to run’ than previous-gen narrowbody engines

Lessors argue maintenance costs, high spare engine provisioning, and short time-on-wing have eroded promised fuel burn savings. more

07/10/2026

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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

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

Werner Aero CEO: Parts firm aims to buy 20 plus airframes annually following Sumitomo acquisition

Tony Kondo, President and CEO of Werner Aero, speaks with Ishka Airfinance about the part-out firm’s business strategy, Sumitomo Corporation ownership, and growth plans. more

24/09/2026

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Engine buyer: AIP Capital and Bridgepoint outline $1bn engine JV ambitions

Aircraft asset manager AIP Capital and Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, recently expanded their joint venture with several engine orders as they build out a $1 billion engine-leasing platform. Dickon Harris speaks with Mathew Adamo, AIP Capital’s Co-Founder, and Rohit Dhote, Bridgepoint’s London-based Partner and Co-Head of Credit Opportunities, on their engine strategy. more

21/09/2026

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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

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UPDATE 1H 2026 WB Engine Survey: ‘GE90s are like gold at the moment’

A mixture of limited availability and high shop costs is pushing up widebody engine values and lease rates, according to Ishka Airfinance’s inaugural Widebody Engine Survey. more

02/09/2026

in OEMs, Cargo & Engines

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

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

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

Q2 Engine Survey: V2500 and CFM56-7B lease rates soften

The survey explores spot market pricing for popular narrowbody engine types and collects responses from active engine lessors and investors. The latest survey was conducted between May and June 2026. more

13/07/2026

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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

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

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

Remarketing Watch Data Sheet June 2026

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

18/06/2026

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

Engine lessor CEOs debate: Are narrowbody engine lease rates declining?

One engine lessor CEO warns that narrowbody lease rates could drop by 15% if the Iran war continues. more

17/06/2026

in Lessors & Asset managers , OEMs, Cargo & Engines

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

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

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

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

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 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

THY issues 60 plus aircraft RFP, OEM warn of ‘major trade war’ if EU expands ETS scope

Turkish Airlines is rumoured to be in the market with a financing RFP for more than 60 older aircraft. Elsewhere, the European Commission reaffirmed its intention to “apply an effective price signal” to extra-European flights through its carbon market. more

18/05/2026

in Airline trends & analysis , OEMs, Cargo & Engines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AerCap ends order drought, US Fed holds rates steady amid oil price uncertainty

AerCap has announced a large order for 100 Airbus narrowbodies, including 77 A321neos and 23 A320neos. more

19/03/2026

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

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

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

ISTAT wrap up, Oil prices continue to climb, 10-year 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

13/03/2026

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

ME crisis continues, Avolon, K2, Aircastle & Deucalion score in the secondary market, Genesis's new PE mandate, 10-year old Boeing 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

06/03/2026

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