Americas Awards

Americas Aviation 100 Awards 2025

Honouring Excellence in Aviation Across the Americas

The Americas aviation market continues to demonstrate resilience and innovation, with strong performance across finance, leasing, and operations. The Airline Economics Aviation 100 Americas Awards celebrate the companies and individuals who have made the most significant impact over the past year.

Winners will be announced at an exclusive gala dinner on 15 October 2025 at the 3 West Club, New York, held during the renowned Growth Frontiers Americas conference. Join us for an unforgettable evening recognising the best in aviation finance.

Judging Period

All awards are based on achievements during the 12-month period ending October 2025.

Award Categories & Criteria

Airline of the Year

Profitability, debt levels, load factors, RPK 
Fleet orders and route expansion 
M&A and strategic growth

CEO of the Year

Company performance 
Leadership in deals, expansions, and partnerships

CFO/Treasurer of the Year

Outstanding finance deal 
Consistency and strength of deal portfolio

Lessor of the Year

Fleet growth and composition 
Financial performance and client acquisition 
Lease rate trends and survey results

Law Firm of the Year

Aviation deal volume and value 
Client base and team strength 
Notable cases and innovation

Bank of the Year

Deal volume and value 
Industry impact and survey results

How to vote

Voting for the Aviation 100 Americas Awards 2025 is now open. Cast your vote today to help spotlight the industry’s best.

Click here to vote - Americas Aviation 100 Awards 2025

Companies are invited to send out the link to customers and clients although votes cast for your own company will not be counted.

Votes for yourself, or your company, or from others who are not part of your customer base will be discarded.

Voting deadline: 24 September 2025

Americas Deals of the Year

We also honour the most outstanding transactions in aviation finance and leasing. The categories for the 2025 Deals of the Year include:

  • Aviation 100 Americas Lease Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas Supported Finance Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas M&A Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas Equity Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas Capital Markets Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas Debt Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas Structured Finance Deal of the Year
  • Aviation 100 Americas Editor’s Deal of the Year for Innovation 
  • Aviation 100 Americas Overall Deal of the Year 

Any company can nominate transactions it has worked on by submitting a pitch to the Airline Economics editorial team.

How to pitch

Pitching for the Deals of the Year 2025 is now open. Use this online form to advise us of all of your very best deals of the year closed with issuers in the Americas region.

The award board’s decision for all award winners is final.

Click here to nominate - Americas Deals

For questions, email: victoria@aviationnews-online.com with "AMERICAS AWARDS 2025" in the subject line.

Americas Bank & Law Firm of the Year – Nominations Open

We’re also accepting nominations for:

  • Americas Bank of the Year
  • Americas Law Firm of the Year

To nominate, please submit:

  • A completed Excel template detailed all deals closed in the 12 months to end August 2025 (downloadable or available upon request)
  • A 200-word summary explaining why your firm deserves to win, including key deals closed in YTD2025. Submit your nomination using the online form below.

Bank of the Year - excel template 

Law Firm of the Year - excel template 

Submit your nomination using the online form below.

Voting deadline: 24 September 2025

Bank of the Year - nomination form 

Law Firm of the Year - nomination form