Arena Aviation Capital portfolio grows to 60 aircraft

In 2018, aircraft lessor, Arena Aviation Capital, acquired 15 aircraft and one engine, with a total market value of around $420 million. The portfolio will expand to 60 aircraft by the end of the first quarter of 2019, reaching a milestone AUM (Assets Under Management) of roughly around $2bn. Arena sourced deals that are suitable for funding through the Japanese Operating Lease and sale-leaseback market, and excludied trades with other lessors,. “We had to look and work harder to find the right deals for our investors during 2018, with more competition appearing in the mid-life aircraft segment. Having further grown