Dublin | 17 Apr 2026: Avolon Holdings Limited (‘Avolon’), a leading global aviation finance company, announces that it has raised a new dual tranche US$455 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the ‘Facility’) with a syndicate of five banks based primarily in the Middle East.
The transaction further diversifies Avolon’s sources of capital, accessing new liquidity pools with significant appetite for high quality lending opportunities in the aviation sector.
The facility, which comprises both a conventional and an Islamic tranche, has a five-year tenor. Emirates NBD Capital Limited acted as Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. Dubai Islamic Bank acted as Senior Islamic Mandated Lead Arranger, with Standard Chartered Bank acting as Mandated Lead Arranger. Emirates Islamic Bank and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait acted as Lead Arrangers and Sharjah Islamic Bank acted as Arranger.
Following the closing of this facility, Avolon has raised US$2.5 billion in new unsecured financing in 2026 across public and private markets.
Ross O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer, Avolon commented “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.”
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About Avolon
Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 139 airlines in 61 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,131 aircraft, as of 31 March 2026. www.avolon.aero