ABL Aviation Wins “Structured Finance Deal of the Year” at Airline Economics Dubai 2025

ABL Aviation, the aircraft leasing platform of ABL Corporation, has been honored with the “Structured Finance Deal of the Year” award at the prestigious Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards, held during Airline Economics Dubai 2025.

The award celebrates ABL Aviation’s role in arranging a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transaction for six Airbus A350-900 aircraft on lease to Emirates Airlines, a landmark mandate that demonstrates both the scale and sophistication of our structured finance capabilities. The phased deliveries throughout 2025 reflect a long-term, strategically aligned leasing solution developed by ABL Aviation, with on-the-ground execution led by our Dubai office.

Commenting on the win, Ali Ben Lmadani, Founder and CEO of ABL Corporation and ABL Aviation, said: “This transaction is a testament to the power of global collaboration: bringing together Japanese equity, Middle Eastern banking, and world-class legal and technical expertise. We are proud to support Emirates, one of the most respected names in aviation, with a financing structure that reflects both discipline and creativity.”

The Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions in the aviation finance sector. This win highlights ABL Aviation’s commitment to delivering innovative financing models that meet the evolving needs of both investors and airline partners worldwide.

Read the full announcement on the ABL Aviation website: ABL Aviation Wins “Structured Finance Deal of the Year” at Airline Economics Dubai 2025