20 Aug 2026
#3 August 2026: Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter
AerCap, Boeing And Aeroméxico Celebrate Dreamliner Milestones
AerCap has delivered its tenth Boeing 787 aircraft on lease to Aeroméxico, marking a series of Dreamliner milestones for the lessor, manufacturer and airline. The delivery also represents AerCap’s 100th Boeing 787 delivery from its direct Boeing orderbook and Aeroméxico’s 25th Dreamliner.
Avolon And Akasa Air Agree Sale And Leaseback For Seven Boeing 737-8200 Aircraft
Avolon has agreed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with Akasa Air for seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. The transaction supports Akasa Air’s fleet expansion while adding next-generation narrowbody aircraft exposure to Avolon’s portfolio.
HALO AirFinance Prices US$390 Million Inaugural Aviation Loan ABS
HALO AirFinance has priced its inaugural aviation loan asset-backed securitisation, HALOAN 2026-1, at US$390.2 million. The transaction was more than four times oversubscribed and marks the first ABS issuance from the HALO platform, a joint venture between GA Telesis and Tokyo Century.
Acumen’s Take
On AerCap’s Dreamliner Milestone
AerCap’s Boeing 787 milestone reinforces the continued relevance of efficient widebody aircraft in lessor portfolios. For major airline customers, the Dreamliner remains an important platform for long-haul network development and fleet modernisation.
On Avolon And Akasa Air
Avolon’s sale-and-leaseback with Akasa Air reflects continued lessor appetite for new-generation narrowbody aircraft in India’s high-growth aviation market. For airlines, sale-and-leaseback structures remain a practical way to support fleet growth while preserving capital flexibility.
On HALO AirFinance’s ABS Transaction
HALO AirFinance’s inaugural aviation loan ABS highlights investor demand for structured aviation credit products. For aviation finance platforms, strong market reception can support scalable lending solutions for airlines, lessors and aviation investors.
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