AV AirFinance, a global commercial aviation loan servicer, arranged a $240 million loan facility with German Operating Aircraft Leasing (GOAL), which will be secured by four A320neo and two A321neo aircraft. AV AirFinance is acting as servicer on the secured loan facility, which is funded by insurance and other accounts managed by KKR, a global investment firm.
“We are thrilled to support GOAL and their partners on this significant financing — it was a pleasure to work with the wider GOAL team, who trusted us to deliver a fully underwritten solution within a short timeframe,” Stephen Murphy, CEO of AV AirFinance, said. “This transaction highlights our platform’s differentiated ability to underwrite large scale financings tailored to customers’ objectives and we look forward to working once again with the GOAL team.”
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this financing arrangement with AV AirFinance, which plays a crucial role in supporting our strategic fleet expansion plans,” Christian Schloemann, managing director of GOAL, said. “The professionalism and efficiency demonstrated by AV AirFinance in managing this transaction assure us that we have a reliable partner as we continue to modernize our fleet and enhance our service capabilities.”
