ABL AVIATION COMPLETES EIGHTH CLOSING FOR 2026 WITH COPA AIRLINES
Panama City, Panama – 12 November 2026
ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, announced the successful closing of its eighth aircraft sale and leaseback to Copa Airlines this year, marking another milestone in the longstanding relationship between the two companies.
The latest closing is that of a Boeing 737-800, powered by CFM 56-7B26E engines. The Boeing 737-800 continues to play an important role in Copa Airlines’ fleet strategy, given its lifecycle longevity that lends itself to better asset management from the airline’s point of view. The completion of eight aircraft sale and leaseback further demonstrates ABL Aviation’s ability to structure and execute phased multi-aircraft leasing programmes tailored to the operational and financing requirements of leading global carriers.
This latest closing brings the 2026 programme to a successful close, further reinforcing the established relationship between ABL Aviation and Copa Airlines. 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 November 2026, the firm successfully completed over 140 transactions with $8.9 billion of capital deployed, further solidifying its position as a trusted, innovation-oriented partner in aircraft leasing and investment management.
