Avolon Agrees Transactions for Over 100 Aircraft in the Second Quarter

Rhea-AI Summary

Avolon, an international aircraft leasing company, released its Q2 2022 update, reporting significant business activity. The company executed 54 lease transactions and entered into Letters of Intent for 13 aircraft's sale and leaseback. Avolon owned and managed a fleet of 591 aircraft with an additional 260 orders. Its credit rating was affirmed at BBB- with a Stable outlook, and it secured a $745 million credit facility extended to 2027. Notably, Avolon received an ESG Rating of 16.0, placing it in the 'Low Risk' category.

Positive

• Executed 54 lease transactions in Q2 2022.
• Entered Letters of Intent for 13 aircraft's sale and leaseback.
• Affirmed credit rating at BBB- with Stable outlook.
• Extended $745 million credit facility maturity to 2027.
• Received inaugural ESG Rating of 16.0, in the 'Low Risk' category.

Negative

• None.

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, issues an update for the second quarter of 2022 (‘Q2’).

Q2 FLEET METRICS & BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

- Executed a total of 54 lease transactions in the quarter comprising new aircraft leases, follow-on leases and lease extensions;

- Entered into Letters of Intent for the sale and leaseback of 13 aircraft and the placement of 31 aircraft from Avolon’s orderbook;

- Delivered 1 aircraft and transitioned 9 aircraft to follow-on lessees;

- Sold 2 aircraft during the quarter and entered into binding sale agreements for the sale of 30 owned aircraft;

- Ended the second quarter with total of 146 airline customers operating in 62 countries;

- Owned and managed fleet of 591 aircraft at quarter end, with total orders and commitments for 260 fuel-efficient, new technology aircraft;

- Extended the maturity date of Avolon’s secured recourse revolving credit facility from 2024 to 2027. Post the extension, the total facility size will be $745 million;

- Received inaugural ESG Rating from Sustainalytics with a score of 16.0 placing Avolon in the ‘Low Risk’ category and the top 5% of our industry grouping; and

- During the quarter, Fitch affirmed Avolon’s credit rating at BBB- with Stable outlook.

ENDS

About Avolon

Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, Avolon provides aircraft leasing and lease management services. Avolon is 70% owned by an indirect subsidiary of Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd., a public company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SLE: 000415) and 30% owned by ORIX Aviation Systems, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation which is listed on the Tokyo and New York

Stock Exchanges (TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX). Avolon is a global leader in aircraft leasing with an owned, managed and committed fleet, as of 30 June 2022 of 851 aircraft.

Website: www.avolon.aero
Twitter: @avolon_aero

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Ross O’Connor

Head of Capital Markets

roconnor@avolon.aero

T: +353 1 231 5818

Jonathan Neilan

FTI Consulting

avolon@fticonsulting.com

M: +353 86 231 4135

Source: Avolon

FAQ

What were Avolon's Q2 2022 lease transaction metrics?

Avolon executed 54 lease transactions in Q2 2022, including new leases and extensions.

How many aircraft does Avolon currently manage?

As of Q2 2022, Avolon owned and managed a fleet of 591 aircraft.

What is Avolon's ESG Rating?

Avolon received an ESG rating of 16.0, classified in the 'Low Risk' category.

What is the significance of Avolon's extended credit facility?

Avolon extended its secured recourse revolving credit facility to 2027 with a total facility size of $745 million.

What is Avolon's current credit rating?

Fitch affirmed Avolon's credit rating at BBB- with a Stable outlook.