Avolon Q3 Business Update

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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, released its Q3 2022 update, highlighting significant fleet activities. The company completed 54 lease transactions, including a major deal with Malaysia Airlines for 20 A330-900neo aircraft valued over $2 billion. Avolon sold 13 aircraft and delivered 4 to various customers. The fleet expanded to 568 owned and managed aircraft, with 265 new technology aircraft on order. Additionally, Avolon upsized its unsecured revolving credit facility by $0.2 billion, now totaling $4.6 billion, while announcing key leadership appointments.

Positive

• Executed 54 lease transactions, enhancing fleet growth.
• Secured a landmark deal with Malaysia Airlines for 20 A330-900neo aircraft worth over $2 billion.
• Increased unsecured revolving credit facility by $0.2 billion to $4.6 billion.
• Expanded fleet to 568 aircraft with 265 new technology aircraft on order.

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• None.

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, issues an update for the third quarter of 2022 (‘Q3’).

Q3 FLEET METRICS & BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

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

- Agreed a landmark transaction with Malaysia Airlines for the financing of 20 A330-900neo aircraft valued at over $2 billion;

- Sold 13 aircraft during the quarter;

- Entered into Letters of Intent for the sale of 7 owned aircraft;

- Delivered a total of 4 aircraft to 3 customers and transitioned 7 aircraft to follow-on lessees;

- Ended the first quarter with total of 149 airline customers operating in 63 countries;

- Owned and managed fleet of 568 aircraft at quarter end, with total orders and commitments for 265 fuel-efficient, new technology aircraft;

- Upsized unsecured revolving credit facility by $0.2 billion bringing the total facility size to $4.6 billion and executed a $0.7 billion term financing facility maturing 2029;

- Post quarter end, Avolon announced that it had further strengthened its Leadership team with appointments to the roles of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO),

• Ross O’Connor, Avolon’s Head of Capital Markets, has been appointed as CFO;
• Felipe Campos, Avolon’s Chief Technical Officer, has been appointed as COO; and
• Jim Morrison, Avolon’s Head of Portfolio Management, has been appointed as CRO.

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 September 2022 of 833 aircraft.

Website: www.avolon.aero 
Twitter: @avolon_aero

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Joe Brennan

SVP, Investor Relations

jbrennan@avolon.aero

T: +353 1 231 5862

Jonathan Neilan

FTI Consulting

avolon@fticonsulting.com

M: +353 86 231 4135

Source: Avolon

FAQ

What were Avolon's lease transactions in Q3 2022?

Avolon executed a total of 54 lease transactions in Q3 2022.

What major deal did Avolon secure in Q3 2022?

Avolon agreed to a transaction with Malaysia Airlines for financing 20 A330-900neo aircraft valued at over $2 billion.

How many aircraft did Avolon sell in Q3 2022?

Avolon sold 13 aircraft during the quarter.

What is Avolon's total credit facility after Q3 2022?

Avolon's unsecured revolving credit facility was upsized to $4.6 billion.

Who were the new leadership appointments at Avolon?

Avolon appointed Ross O’Connor as CFO, Felipe Campos as COO, and Jim Morrison as CRO.