15 Oct 2026

#3 October 2026: Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter

Avolon Orders 250 Airbus And Boeing Aircraft

Dublin-headquartered Avolon has placed firm orders for 250 new-technology aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. The agreements cover 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and 110 Airbus aircraft, while options for a further 100 Airbus aircraft could support additional fleet growth.

Bridgepoint, GFH And AIP Capital Launch 1 Billion Dollar Engine Platform

Bridgepoint, GFH Bank and AIP Capital have launched a new platform focused on acquiring current- and next-generation commercial aircraft engines. The partnership is targeting an engine portfolio valued at more than 1 billion dollars, with investments expected to include direct purchases, sale-and-leaseback transactions, secondary acquisitions and finance leases.

BBAM Closes Third Aviation Fund Above 1.7 Billion Dollars

BBAM has completed the final close of Incline Aviation III, its third flagship aviation fund, with more than 1.7 billion dollars in capital commitments. The fund will invest across aircraft, engines and aviation-related credit opportunities, with more than 625 million dollars already invested or committed as of June 2026.

Acumen’s Take

On Avolon’s Aircraft Order

Avolon’s order reflects continued lessor confidence in long-term demand for new-generation narrowbody and widebody aircraft. Large forward commitments also provide greater flexibility to support airline customers while managing future fleet placement and portfolio growth.

On The New Engine Investment Platform

The new engine platform highlights growing investor interest in aircraft engines as standalone aviation assets. Engine leasing and financing can provide diversified exposure to aftermarket demand while supporting airlines and maintenance providers with critical spare capacity.

On BBAM’s Aviation Fund

The fund close reflects continued institutional appetite for commercial aviation assets and specialist aviation credit. Diversification across aircraft, engines and financing opportunities can give investors broader exposure to the asset lifecycle while supporting airlines and lessors with additional sources of capital.