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
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
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
Emilio Sanchez Vicente, co-founder and Chief Financial Officer, speaks to Ishka Airfinance about the launch of SkyConnect Leasing, why the sector needs an aerial firefighting leasing firm now more than ever, and the investment potential of the Black Hawk helicopter as an asset. more
14/10/2026
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , ESG & Regulation , Other
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
Airlines must decide whether to lock in 2027 fuel cover at forward prices well above last year’s levels, or wait and hope that relief may come from a breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz. more
08/10/2026
Alt lender activity has helped unlock mid-life aircraft trading. Top four aviation alt lenders rumoured to have closed more than $8 billion worth of business so far this year, according to multiple sources. more
05/10/2026
The Ishka Airfinance Trader’s Guide to Part-Out Firms tracks the most active part-out firms and their recent activity. more
02/10/2026
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
The Ishka Airfinance Part-Out Report tracks the latest aircraft and engine teardowns from some of the most active part-out firms. more
30/09/2026
in Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Other
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
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
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other
The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more
18/09/2026
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
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
airBaltic announced it has entered into voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings this week, following a lengthy period of difficulty for the airline in the wake of GTF issues and surging jet fuel prices. more
14/09/2026
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
The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more
04/09/2026
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more
27/08/2026
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
The latest Ishka Airfinance loan datasheet examines recent loans for commercial aircraft lessors and airlines, and the dynamics impacting aircraft lenders. more
24/08/2026
in Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more
21/08/2026
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other
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
Pablo Aguirre, President of AMTRA Aero and CCO of AMTRA Aero Component Solutions, speaks with Ishka Airfinance to discuss the firm’s growth strategy as it strives to become a major player in the part-out market. more
11/08/2026
The Ishka Airfinance Trader’s Guide to Part-Out Firms tracks the most active part-out firms and their recent activity. more
07/08/2026
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
Dublin-headquartered leasing firm ORIX Aviation Systems Limited (ORIX Aviation) announced today it has agreed to buy UK aftermarket and part-out firm AerFin. Ishka investigates the rationale behind the sale. more
03/08/2026
The Weekly Review is a report series that examines key trends, recent deal flow, and major announcements in aviation and aircraft leasing. more
31/07/2026
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Capital Markets , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
The Ishka Airfinance Trading Update tracks the latest sales and acquisitions of the most active lessors in the market. more
30/07/2026
Ishka Airfinance has tracked commitments, including options, covering 426 aircraft across Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and De Havilland Canada throughout the week. more
30/07/2026
in Other
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
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
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Investor Briefings , Other
The latest Ishka Airfinance loan datasheet examines recent loans for commercial aircraft lessors and airlines, and the dynamics impacting aircraft lenders. more
22/07/2026
in Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
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
The Ishka Airfinance Part-Out Report tracks the latest aircraft and engine teardowns from some of the most active part-out firms. more
14/07/2026
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
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
European jet fuel prices are unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels until 2027, as a prolonged inventory rebuilding cycle keeps crack spreads elevated even as Brent crude retreats, according to multiple oil commodity analysts speaking to Ishka. more
01/07/2026
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
Ishka and Airfinance Global are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Deal of the Year awards. more
27/05/2026
in Other
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
Doric is preparing to sell the remaining aircraft in its portfolio as part of a gradual exit from aviation asset management. Ishka speaks with Sibylle Paehler, Doric’s Managing Director and co-founder. more
01/04/2026
in Lessors & Asset managers , Other , Aviation Banks and Lenders
Aircraft finance sources say the conflict in Iran could imperil Spirit Airlines’ restructuring efforts if fuel costs remain elevated. Smaller, unhedged airlines are also more vulnerable to fuel shocks. more
12/03/2026
Extensive airspace closures across the Middle East have followed the US/Israel military strikes on Iran, forcing widespread disruption to airlines operating in the region. more
02/03/2026
in Lessors & Asset managers , Airline trends & analysis , Other
Ishka is taking a short break over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. We want to thank all our readers for their continued help and engagement with Ishka Insights. Your normal Insights service will resume in January. more
22/12/2025
in Other
Lessors adapt risk strategies to accommodate increasing large aircraft End-of-Lease Compensation claims. more
12/12/2025
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines , Other
Ishka has received further confirmation that lessors with rejected Spirit Airlines aircraft are in talks with part-out firms as they debate whether or not to sell the assets for tear down. more
02/12/2025
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) ended in Brazil on 21st November with a final agreement delivered on 22nd November after all-night negotiations. more
01/12/2025
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
21/11/2025
Those at the meeting expressed “strongly differing views” as to the appropriate steps to be taken on monetary policy next month. more
20/11/2025
in Capital Markets , Other
Responding to Ishka, Avia Solutions Group (ASG) addresses the sale and recent restructuring of its former subsidiary SmartLynx Latvia. The firm also commented on the ACMI market and answered questions about the firm’s new Dublin-based leasing platform Waypoint Operating Lease Finance (WOLF), currently in the market for a $500 million capital raise. more
12/11/2025
Satair, an Airbus company, has agreed to buy aircraft parts firm Unical Aviation Inc. (Unical) and its tear-down and aircraft storage subsidiary ecube. more
10/11/2025
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