ACIA Aero Leasing Expands and Extends Syndicated Credit Facility

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

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ACIA Aero Leasing ("ACIA"), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, announced today the successful extension and expansion of its existing syndicated credit facility, led by Investec Bank. The facility now includes both term loan and revolving credit tranches, with the addition of a new subordinated term loan tranche.

This enhanced structure provides increased flexibility and funding capacity to support ACIA’s growing aircraft portfolio and global leasing operations. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has joined the syndicate alongside two leading institutional investors, Ninety One and Sanlam Alternative Investments, marking a significant broadening of ACIA’s banking relationships and lender base.

This expansion underscores strong lender confidence in ACIA’s business model, portfolio, and growth strategy, with this latest facility reflecting a tailored, scalable financing solution designed to meet ACIA’s dynamic needs.

“We are very pleased with the successful expansion of our lender basis and extension of our credit facility,” said Bradley Gordon, SVP Banking and Capital Markets at ACIA Aero Leasing. “The addition of Absa, Ninety One and Sanlam Alternative Investments into the syndicate, alongside the continued support and leadership of Investec Bank, demonstrates the deep trust placed in us by our financing partners. We are grateful for their commitment and support.”

John Shaw, Aviation Finance Consultant at Investec Bank, commented: “This transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to ACIA. We are proud to lead this syndicate and to have brought in new partners who share our confidence in the strength of ACIA’s business.”

Kobus Swart, Structured Asset Finance Director at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking , commented “We are very proud to join the lending syndicate supporting ACIA Aero Leasing, a business that continues to demonstrate resilience, agility and long-term growth potential in the global aviation sector”.

The expanded facility will support ACIA’s continued growth and its ability to provide innovative and flexible leasing solutions to regional airlines worldwide.

 

 

About ACIA Aero Leasing

ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a subsidiary of ACIA Aero Capital (“ACIA Group”), is a leading regional aircraft lessor headquartered in Ireland, with offices located in France, The United Kingdom and South Africa. ACIA was established in 2004.  ACIA manages a portfolio of nearly 70 regional passenger and freighter aircraft on lease to operators in more than 22 countries globally.  Through its strategic partnerships, ACIA provides airlines with turnkey leasing solutions from dry leasing through to charter operations.

www.aciaaeroleasing.com

 

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About Investec Bank

Investec partners with private, institutional, and corporate clients, offering international banking, investment and wealth management services in two principal markets, South Africa and the UK, as well as certain other countries. The group was established in 1974 and currently has approximately 7, 500+ employees. Investec has a dual listed company structure with listings on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. ICIB Disclaimer

About Absa Group Limited 

Absa Group Limited (‘Absa Group’) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.   

Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.   

Absa Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Kenya and South Africa. Absa also has offices in the People’s Republic of China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic. 

For further information about Absa Group Limited, visit www.absa.africa.