16 Jul 2026
#3 July 2026: Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter
Aquila Air Capital Upsizes Credit Facility To $400 Million
Aquila Air Capital has closed a $400 million refinancing and upsizing of its Warehouse Facility with ATLAS SP Partners. The expanded facility will support growth across Aquila’s engine portfolio and provide capacity to pursue further opportunities across the commercial aviation market.
Bohai Leasing Subsidiary Avolon To Acquire 11 A321neo Aircraft From Frontier Airlines
Bohai Leasing has approved the purchase of 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft on order from Frontier Airlines through its wholly owned leasing subsidiary, Avolon Holdings Limited. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between November 2026 and June 2027, supporting Avolon’s portfolio expansion.
WSA Delivers Second Boeing 737-400SF Aircraft To Skyway Airlines
World Star Aviation has delivered a second Boeing 737-400SF aircraft to Skyway Airlines. The delivery strengthens the partnership between both companies and supports Skyway Airlines’ cargo growth with additional freighter capacity.
Acumen’s Take
On Aquila Air Capital’s Credit Facility
Aquila’s upsized facility reflects the continued demand for flexible capital in the engine leasing and aviation asset finance market. Access to scalable funding remains important as lessors pursue portfolio growth across engine and aircraft opportunities.
On Avolon’s A321neo Acquisition
Avolon’s planned A321neo acquisition underlines the sustained investor appetite for new-generation narrowbody aircraft. The type remains attractive for lessors due to its efficiency, range and relevance across airline network expansion strategies.
On WSA And Skyway Airlines
World Star Aviation’s second 737-400SF delivery highlights the continued role of cost-effective converted freighters in supporting emerging cargo operators. For asset owners, mature narrowbody freighters can provide useful deployment opportunities where regional cargo demand remains active.
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