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ABL AVIATION DELIVERS 17TH AIRCRAFT TO AIR FRANCE UNDER ONGOING PARTNERSHIP

Paris, France – 30 October 2026

ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, announced the successful delivery of its 17th aircraft to Air France, further strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two companies.

The latest delivery, an Airbus A220-300 powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, supports Air France’s ongoing fleet modernisation strategy and commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet. One additional aircraft is scheduled for delivery later this year.

The Airbus A220-300 continues to play an important role in Air France’s fleet renewal programme, offering improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced operating economics compared with previous-generation aircraft. The transaction further demonstrates ABL Aviation’s ability to structure and execute multi-aircraft leasing programmes tailored to the operational and financing requirements of leading global carriers.

This latest transaction builds on the established relationship between ABL Aviation and Air France, reflecting the continued collaboration between the two organisations. 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 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.

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