Avolon Holdings Limited, a prominent global aviation finance company, has successfully secured a $455 million (US$455 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. This new dual tranche facility, announced on 17 April 2026, involves a syndicate of five banks primarily based in the Middle East, further diversifying Avolon’s capital sources and tapping into new liquidity pools.
The facility, which includes both conventional and Islamic tranches, is set for a five-year term. Key players in the arrangement include Emirates NBD Capital Limited as Coordinator, Dubai Islamic Bank as Senior Islamic Mandated Lead Arranger, and Standard Chartered Bank as Mandated Lead Arranger. Emirates Islamic Bank, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, and Sharjah Islamic Bank also played significant roles as arrangers.
This latest financial move brings Avolon’s total unsecured financing raised in 2026 to $2.5 billion (US$2.5 billion), spanning both public and private markets. Ross O’Connor, Avolon’s Chief Financial Officer, highlighted the significance of this development, stating, “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.”
Avolon’s strategic engagement with Middle Eastern banks underscores the region's importance as a partner in supporting the company’s disciplined growth. With a fleet of 1,131 aeroplanes and operations in 61 countries, Avolon continues to strengthen its position in the global aviation finance sector, leveraging its robust financial strategies to drive transformation and growth
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