Avation (AVAP) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
21 Oct, 2025Transaction overview and financial update
Launching a $300 million senior unsecured notes offering to refinance 2026 notes and extend debt maturity to 2031, maintaining a net debt-to-equity ratio of 2.5x and strong liquidity with $148 million in cash.
FY2025 revenue reached $110 million and adjusted EBITDA $107 million, both up ~20% year-over-year, with full fleet utilization and lease yields at 11.3%.
Credit ratings for the new notes: Moody’s B2, S&P B (CreditWatch Positive), Fitch B.
Fleet and business model
Manages 33 commercial aircraft with a weighted average age of 8.5 years and 3.9-year average remaining lease term; all aircraft currently utilized.
Focuses on narrow-body, turboprop, and some wide-body aircraft, with a diversified customer base across 16 airlines in 14 countries.
Maintains a valuable ATR order book with 10 firm orders and 24 purchase rights, providing long-term growth potential.
Market environment and growth strategy
Aircraft leasing market is strong due to post-COVID travel recovery and global aircraft shortages, supporting high asset values and demand.
Organic growth targeted through order book deliveries (2–3 ATRs per year) and selective narrow-body acquisitions; recent debt reduction of $400 million since COVID.
Diversification and prudent customer concentration management are key, with ongoing efforts to broaden the airline client base.
Latest events from Avation
- Operating profit rose, leverage improved, and fleet growth is supported by strong market demand.AVAP
H1 202627 Feb 2026 - Profit before tax more than doubled to $30m, with net debt and leverage reduced.AVAP
H2 202420 Jan 2026 - Revenue and EBITDA surged as leverage fell, fleet fully utilized, and growth momentum continued.AVAP
H1 202524 Dec 2025 - Income and EBITDA rose, but non-cash losses led to a net loss; liquidity and ratings improved.AVAP
H2 20253 Oct 2025