ABL Aviation Delivers Third Aircraft to Copa Airlines Under Six-Aircraft Mandate

Panama City, Panama – February 19, 2026 

ABL Aviation, a global independent aircraft investment management firm, is pleased to announce the successful closing and delivery of a third aircraft to Copa Airlines, continuing the execution of the six-aircraft mandate between the two companies. 

The latest delivery, a Boeing 737-8 MAX powered by CFM LEAP-1B27 engines, marks continued progress in the execution of the mandate. The program includes a mix of Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, structured to support Copa Airlines’ fleet strategy and operational requirements. Further deliveries are scheduled throughout the year. 

This continued collaboration supports Copa Airlines’ ongoing fleet modernization strategy and reinforces ABL Aviation’s commitment to delivering reliable, forward-looking leasing solutions tailored to the needs of leading carriers across the Americas.  

The Boeing 737-8 MAX plays a central role in Copa Airlines’ operational framework, offering improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and optimized route economics. The program also highlights ABL Aviation’s ability to manage phased aircraft deliveries while maintaining disciplined coordination across stakeholders. 

With this latest transaction, ABL Aviation continues to expand its presence in the Latin American market and demonstrates its capability to execute multi-aircraft leasing programs with consistency and precision. 

About ABL Aviation  

ABL Aviation is an independent aircraft investment management firm, renowned for its excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainability 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, and Tokyo, ABL Aviation combines global reach with unmatched agility, ensuring flexibility, transparency, and efficiency in every transaction. By 2025, the firm successfully completed over 116 transactions with $7.3 billion of capital deployed, further solidifying its position as a trusted, innovation-oriented partner in aircraft leasing and investment management.