09 Jul 2026
#2 July 2026: Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter
ABL Aviation Delivers 16th Aircraft To Air France
ABL Aviation has delivered its 16th aircraft to Air France, an Airbus A220-300 powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines. The aircraft is the first under a new three-aircraft mandate, with two further Airbus A220-300 deliveries scheduled later this year.
AerCap Delivers First Of Three New Airbus A321neo Aircraft To Azerbaijan Airlines
AerCap has delivered the first of three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg. The delivery introduces the A321neo to AZAL’s fleet and forms part of a wider 2024 programme covering three A321neo and three A320neo aircraft.
AviLease Successfully Prices Second International Bond Issuance
AviLease has priced its second international bond issuance, comprising $650 million of 5.50% senior unsecured notes due 2031 under its Global Medium Term Note Programme. The offering was more than 5.3 times oversubscribed and supports AviLease’s funding flexibility and long-term growth strategy.
Acumen’s Take
On ABL Aviation And Air France
ABL Aviation’s latest A220-300 delivery reflects the continued role of lessors in supporting fleet renewal at major European carriers. The aircraft type remains relevant where airlines are seeking efficient narrowbody capacity aligned with modernisation plans.
On AerCap And Azerbaijan Airlines
AerCap’s A321neo delivery to AZAL highlights the importance of new-generation narrowbody aircraft in supporting fleet expansion and network development. For lessors, introducing new aircraft types to airline customers can strengthen long-term relationships and placement opportunities.
On AviLease’s Bond Issuance
AviLease’s oversubscribed bond issuance underlines investor confidence in well-capitalised leasing platforms with clear growth ambitions. Access to unsecured international funding can support fleet growth while broadening the lessor’s capital base.
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