RIYADH — Abilis, a global aircraft leasing company headquartered in Riyadh, reported strong full-year results for 2025.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, AviLease recorded total revenue of $664 million, an increase of 19% over the prior year.
This growth was driven by disciplined portfolio expansion, strong aircraft remarketing efforts, and sustained global demand for new technology fuel-efficient aircraft.
Pretax profit doubled from the previous year to $122 million.
During 2025, the company expanded its portfolio to 202 owned and managed aircraft, leased to more than 50 airline customers in more than 30 countries.
Total asset value was $9.3 billion. AviLease maintained 100% fleet utilization throughout the year, reflecting the strength of its platform and the depth of its relationships with airlines.
As part of its long-term growth strategy, AviLease has ordered A320neo family aircraft and A350F freighters from Airbus, as well as Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
This order strengthens the company’s future delivery pipeline of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, supporting continued customer demand and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to develop a world-leading aviation hub.
The company further established its investment-grade credit profile that year, securing Baa2 ratings from Moody’s and BBB ratings from Fitch.
This rating reflects AviLease’s disciplined financial framework, strong liquidity position, and prudent leverage management.
In November, AviLease successfully issued $850 million in 144A/Reg S senior unsecured notes, diversifying its capital base and increasing its financial flexibility.
AviLease CEO Edward O’Byrne said 2025 will be a defining year for the company.
“We achieved strong financial results, expanded our global footprint, and strengthened our position as a disciplined investment-grade aircraft leasing platform,” he said.
“Our performance reflects the quality of our portfolio, the strength of our airline partnerships, and our focus on responsibly deploying capital in high-demand new technology assets. As the aviation market continues to grow, Abilis is well-positioned to scale and create long-term value for our shareholders and the Kingdom.”
Abilis also played a key role in Saudi Arabia’s expanding aviation ecosystem throughout the year.
The company supported Riyadh Air’s launch and expansion through a sale-and-leaseback transaction for its first aircraft, the Boeing 787-9.
In parallel, AviLease established a strategic partnership with Hassana Investment Company.
The partnership aims to provide international and domestic investors with access to aviation financial assets, while leveraging AviLease’s technical expertise and operational capabilities.
Hassana has agreed to acquire an initial portfolio of 10 new technology aircraft from AviLease.
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