Avolon Holdings Limited announced that it has secured a new $455 million unsecured revolving credit facility, further diversifying its capital base and expanding access to liquidity from Middle Eastern financial institutions.
The dual-tranche facility includes both conventional and Islamic financing components and carries a five-year tenor. The transaction was arranged by a syndicate of five banks primarily based in the Middle East, reflecting growing regional appetite for high-quality aviation lending opportunities.
Emirates NBD Capital Limited acted as Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger, and Bookrunner. Dubai Islamic Bank served as Senior Islamic Mandated Lead Arranger, while Standard Chartered Bank acted as Mandated Lead Arranger. Additional participants included Emirates Islamic Bank and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait as Lead Arrangers, with Sharjah Islamic Bank acting as Arranger.
The financing adds to Avolon’s strong momentum in 2026, with the company raising a total of $2.5 billion in new unsecured funding across public and private markets so far this year. The company continues to focus on diversifying funding sources while maintaining a disciplined approach to growth and capital management.
Avolon, which works with 139 airlines across 61 countries, has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,131 aircraft as of March 31, 2026, underscoring its position as a leading global aviation finance platform.
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“This facility marks another step forward in the continued expansion of Avolon’s global funding platform. Securing significant, long-term unsecured capital from Middle Eastern banks underlines the strength of our credit proposition and the confidence lenders have in our strategy, balance sheet and execution capabilities. We see the region as a key partner in supporting Avolon’s next phase of disciplined growth.”
Ross O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer, Avolon
