ABL AVIATION DELIVERS SEVENTH AIRCRAFT TO COPA AIRLINES, CONTINUING LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP

Panama City, Panama – September 17th, 2026 

ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, announced the successful delivery of its seventh aircraft to Copa Airlines this year, marking another milestone in the longstanding relationship between the two companies. 

The latest delivery, a Boeing 737-8 MAX powered by CFM LEAP-1B27 engines, supports Copa Airlines’ ongoing fleet modernisation strategy and commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient narrowbody fleet. One additional aircraft is scheduled for delivery later this year, completing the current series of deliveries between ABL Aviation and Copa Airlines. 

The Boeing 737-8 MAX continues to play an important role in Copa Airlines’ fleet strategy, providing improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced operating economics. This seventh delivery further demonstrates ABL Aviation’s ability to execute phased multi-aircraft leasing programmes and support the evolving fleet requirements of leading global carriers. 

The delivery reflects the continued collaboration between ABL Aviation and Copa Airlines and the strength of a relationship built over successive aircraft transactions. Through structured aircraft leasing and asset management solutions, ABL Aviation remains committed to supporting its airline partners in achieving their long-term fleet and financing objectives. 

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 May 2026, the firm successfully completed over 120 transactions with $8 billion of capital deployed, further solidifying its position as a trusted, innovation-oriented partner in aircraft leasing and investment management.