23 Jul 2026
#4 July 2026: North American Aviation Newsletter
AIP Capital And Monroe Capital Close $643 Million Aircraft ABS
AIP Capital and Monroe Capital have completed their inaugural aircraft asset-backed securitisation, raising $643 million through the MC Aviation 2026-1 transaction. The financing is backed by 18 commercial passenger aircraft leased to 12 airlines across 10 jurisdictions, supporting the partners’ aircraft leasing joint venture.
Aviation Capital Group Leases Seven Boeing 737-10 Aircraft To Skymark Airlines
Aviation Capital Group has signed lease agreements with Skymark Airlines for seven Boeing 737-10 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The aircraft will be sourced from ACG’s orderbook and will support Skymark’s fleet renewal, domestic capacity growth and operating efficiency.
GE Aerospace And UKEF Launch US$1 Billion Engine Maintenance Financing Programme
GE Aerospace and UK Export Finance have launched a financing framework to support airline engine maintenance at GE Aerospace overhaul facilities in Wales and Scotland. The programme is expected to support up to US$1 billion in financing over five years, helping airlines plan engine shop visits and manage cash flow more effectively.
Acumen’s Take
On AIP Capital And Monroe Capital
The MCAV 2026-1 transaction reflects continued investor appetite for aircraft ABS structures backed by young, largely narrowbody portfolios. For leasing platforms, access to securitisation markets can support scalable capital deployment and long-term portfolio growth.
On ACG And Skymark Airlines
ACG’s 737-10 placement with Skymark highlights the role of lessors in supporting capacity upgrades for established domestic carriers. Higher-capacity narrowbodies can help airlines improve route economics where demand density supports larger single-aisle aircraft.
On GE Aerospace And UKEF
The GE Aerospace and UKEF financing framework underlines the growing need for structured funding around engine maintenance. As shop visit demand remains elevated, predictable financing can help operators protect fleet availability while managing maintenance-related cash requirements.
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