ABL Aviation Delivers Fifth Aircraft to Copa Airlines Under Ongoing Eight-Aircraft Mandate

Panama City, Panama – May 21st, 2026

ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, announced the successful delivery of a fifth aircraft to Copa Airlines, as part of an ongoing eight-aircraft mandate arranged on behalf of its Japanese exclusive partners. 

The latest delivery, a Boeing 737-8 MAX powered by CFM LEAP-1B27 engines, marks another significant milestone in our long-term partnership with Copa Airlines and supports the carrier’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency strategy. The program includes a combination of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, with three deliveries scheduled for later this year. 

The Boeing 737-8 MAX continues to play an important role in Copa Airlines’ fleet modernisation and network strategy, offering improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced operating economics. The transaction further underscores ABL Aviation’s capability to structure and execute phased multi-aircraft leasing programs. 

With this latest delivery, ABL Aviation continues to strengthen its presence in the Latin American market, reflecting its commitment to building long-term airline partnerships through structured aircraft leasing and asset management solutions. 

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.