ABL AVIATION COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AIRBUS A320NEO ON LEASE TO TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Paris, France – 21 October 2026 

ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, announced the successful acquisition of an Airbus A320neo aircraft on lease to Transavia France, further strengthening its portfolio of next-generation narrowbody aircraft and reinforcing its continued activity in the secondary aircraft leasing market. 

The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A24 engines, was acquired through a secondary market transaction, with the existing long-term lease to Transavia France remaining in place. The acquisition reflects ABL Aviation’s continued focus on investing in high-quality aviation assets and supporting established airline operators through tailored aircraft investment and asset management solutions. 

The Airbus A320neo offers improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced operating economics compared with previous-generation aircraft. The transaction further demonstrates ABL Aviation’s ability to identify and execute secondary market investment opportunities, leveraging its technical expertise, financial capabilities, and extensive experience in aircraft leasing and asset management. 

Commenting on the transaction, Ali Ben Lmadani, Founder & CEO of ABL Aviation, said: 

“We are pleased to complete this acquisition, highlighting ABL Aviation’s strong origination and execution capabilities across both primary and secondary aircraft markets. Our ability to source attractive investment opportunities remains central to our strategy, allowing us to deploy capital selectively and deliver long-term value to our investors. 

We are particularly pleased to welcome Transavia France as our new airline partner through the acquisition of this aircraft on lease to the airline. This marks an important milestone in our longstanding relationship with the Air France-KLM Group, building on the numerous transactions we have completed with the Group over the years. We look forward to developing our partnership with Transavia France and continuing to support the Group’s evolving fleet requirements.” 

This latest acquisition further reinforces ABL Aviation’s position in the global aircraft investment and leasing market. Through its expertise in aircraft financing, leasing, and asset management, ABL Aviation remains committed to pursuing investment opportunities that align with its long-term strategy and the objectives of its investors. 

About ABL Aviation   

ABL Aviation is an independent aircraft investment management firm, renowned for its excellence, innovation, and expertise in the aviation leasing industry. As part of the ABL Corporation Group, ABL Aviation specializes in delivering tailored, value-driven leasing solutions that align with the unique goals of its partners. With a strategic presence in New York, Dublin, Casablanca, Dubai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Manila, ABL Aviation combines global reach with unmatched agility, ensuring flexibility, transparency, and efficiency in every transaction.  As of September 2026, the firm successfully completed over 130 transactions with $8.5 billion of capital deployed, further solidifying its position as a trusted, innovation-oriented partner in aircraft leasing and investment management.