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Ishka's market snapshot data sheet brings together key trends and figures in the aviation finance space. This edition takes a look at recent developments with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, stored new-tech narrowbody aircraft, changes to asset managers' portfolios over the past year, and SMBC Aviation Capital's recent 10-year bond issuance ➜ https://bit.ly/44LMmFS #aviationfinance #airlines #aircraft #lessors #leasing #data #analytics #ishkaview #aviation #engines #assetmanagers #narrowbody

KBRA DLD has assigned a preliminary rating to a series of notes issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation Engine Structured Trust VII (WEST VII), an aviation asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction. This is the eighth aviation ABS transaction and the fifth rated by KBRA, sponsored and serviced by Willis Lease Finance Corporation and its affiliates and the first public aviation ABS transaction in over 16 months. The notes' proceeds will be used to acquire a portfolio of aviation assets, including 34 narrowbody engines (72.7% of the portfolio's value), three regional jet engines (7.2% of the portfolio's value), four airframes (2.8% of the portfolio's value), one widebody engine (2.7% of the portfolio's value), and six turboprop engines (12.4% of the portfolio's value). These assets are on lease to 18 lessees in 16 countries, with an additional seven narrowbody host engines off-lease. The initial value of the portfolio is approximately $567.9 million.

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Falko added seven aircraft to its portfolio during the quarter, a mixture of CRJ900 regional jets and Q400 turboprops on lease to flag carriers, Air Canada, and Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft were acquired on behalf of Falko’s managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (“Fund II”). Five aircraft were also delivered on operating leases. These included the previously announced E170 aircraft delivered to UK carrier, Eastern Airways, three E190 aircraft delivered to South African carrier, Airlink and a further E190 delivered to a European carrier. In addition, lease extensions relating to one E190 and one ATR 72-600 were finalised. Falko also concluded the sale of one ATR 72-500. #regionalaircraft #domesticaircraft #aircraftleasing #aviation #airlines #aircrafttrading #easternairways #airlink #aircanada #ethiopianairlines #atr #embraer #mhirj #regionalairlines #flagcarrier #fund #aircraftfund

Engine lessor Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Willis) has returned to the public ABS market with a $410-million engine securitisation, making it the first aviation issuer to return to the public ABS market in more than 16 months ➜ https://bit.ly/3tI2YAC #aviationfinance #airlines #aircraft #lessors #leasing #data #analytics #ishkaview #aviation #engines #willis #absmarket

"Underpriced, overpromised, and under-delivered" gets to the crux of why struggling private aviation operators are having a hard time. There can be a wide gap between perceived value and actual value. Unfortunately, that gap is easily shrouded by promises that are "too good to be true." That's where the due diligence piece comes in. When I say do the math, I mean it. That goes for both investing in or choosing to fly with operators. Sadly, the list of casualties continues to grow. Big and small...doesn't matter. #PrivateAviation #Value #DueDiligence

Latest report by Ishka: Aviation Finance Carlyle returns to public ABS market with AASET 2024-1 Aircraft asset manager Carlyle Aviation Partners (Carlyle) is in the market with a $428 million aircraft #ABS, making it the first public commercial aircraft securitization to test the capital markets in two years. Ishka believes that the new issuance is likely to become the effective benchmark for the aircraft ABS market for at least the next four months. If pricing is attractive enough, it may encourage other potential issuers (see Insight: ‘Aircraft ABS market ‘open’ but lessors question likely LTVs’). Interested in reading the full report? See link below or shoot me a message.

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This multilayered transaction provided Global Jet Capital an opportunity to demonstrate how our unique capabilities and insights can result in bespoke customer solutions. An existing client, having reached the conclusion of a 10-year operating lease on a 2009 Gulfstream 550, was looking for a replacement aircraft that would maintain their existing mission profile while also maintaining debt neutrality. Not an easy task in an environment noted for higher interest rates and general asset price escalation. Recognizing the enduring value of this well-maintained G550, we suggested a lease extension which would protect the client’s mission requirements while eliminating any CAPEX spending and allowing them to continue investing capital into their business. Our solution included an early return option for a seamless upgrade should their business travel needs evolve, demonstrating another benefit of an operating lease – and the expertise inherent in working with Global Jet Capital. Call us and discover the art of what’s possible.