{"id":184138,"date":"2025-06-06T10:12:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/?p=184138"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:44:12","slug":"regional-aircraft-leasing-specialist-acia-aero-extends-credit-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/industry-news\/regional-aircraft-leasing-specialist-acia-aero-extends-credit-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"ACIA Aero extends credit facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a successful extension and expansion of its syndicated credit facility, led by Investec Bank.<\/p>\n<p>The facility now includes both term loan and revolving credit tranches, with the addition of a new subordinated term loan tranche.<\/p>\n<p>ACIA said the new financial structure provides \u201cincreased flexibility and funding capacity to support ACIA\u2019s growing aircraft portfolio and global leasing operations\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has joined the syndicate alongside two leading institutional investors, Ninety One and Sanlam Alternative Investments.<\/p>\n<p>It was claimed this marks \u201ca significant broadening of ACIA\u2019s banking relationships and lender base\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The firm leasing specialist added: \u201cThis expansion underscores strong lender confidence in ACIA\u2019s business model, portfolio, and growth strategy, with this latest facility reflecting a tailored, scalable financing solution designed to meet ACIA\u2019s dynamic needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/low-cost\/braathens-regional-airlines-leases-atr-72-600-from-acia\/\">Braathens Regional Airlines leases ATR 72-600 from ACIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bradley Gordon, senior vice president banking and capital markets at ACIA Aero Leasing, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very pleased with the successful expansion of our lender basis and extension of our credit facility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe addition of Absa, Ninety One and Sanlam Alternative Investments into the syndicate, alongside the continued support and leadership of Investec Bank, demonstrates the deep trust placed in us by our financing partners. We are grateful for their commitment and support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>John Shaw, aviation finance consultant at Investec Bank, added: \u201cThis transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to ACIA. We are proud to lead this syndicate and to have brought in new partners who share our confidence in the strength of ACIA\u2019s business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kobus Swart, structured asset finance director at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking , said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very proud to join the lending syndicate supporting ACIA Aero Leasing, a business that continues to demonstrate resilience, agility and long-term growth potential in the global aviation sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The expanded facility will support ACIA\u2019s continued growth and its ability to provide innovative and flexible leasing solutions to regional airlines worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a successful extension and expansion of its syndicated credit facility, led by Investec 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