22 Oct 2026
#4 October 2026: Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter
Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Aviation Capital Group has placed a firm order for 75 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, the largest aircraft order in the lessor’s history. The agreement expands ACG’s delivery pipeline and supports its strategy of investing in new-technology narrowbody aircraft for placement with airline customers into the next decade.
Milestone Extends Leases For 11 Airbus H225 Helicopters
Milestone Aviation Group has agreed long-term lease extensions with Air Center Helicopters covering 11 Airbus H225 helicopters. The extensions will run from May 2027 through June 2033, providing long-term placement visibility across a significant part of Milestone’s heavy-helicopter portfolio.
ABL Aviation Acquires Airbus A320neo On Lease To Transavia France
ABL Aviation has acquired an Airbus A320neo on lease to Transavia France through a secondary-market transaction, with the existing long-term lease remaining in place. The acquisition adds another new-generation narrowbody aircraft to ABL Aviation’s portfolio and supports its continued activity in the secondary aircraft leasing market.
Acumen’s Take
On ACG’s A320neo Family Order
ACG’s order reflects continued lessor confidence in new-generation narrowbody aircraft and their long-term placement prospects. A deeper delivery pipeline can support future airline demand while giving the lessor greater flexibility in fleet planning and portfolio growth.
On Milestone’s H225 Lease Extensions
The lease extensions provide Milestone with long-term visibility across a substantial heavy-helicopter placement. For lessors, secure multi-year commitments are particularly valuable in specialist markets where aircraft support a wide range of government, utility and mission-specific operations.
On ABL Aviation’s A320neo Acquisition
The transaction reflects continued demand for young, fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft with established airline lessees. Secondary-market acquisitions of this kind can provide lessors with immediate lease-backed exposure while supporting portfolio growth and asset diversification.
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