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AviLease Reports H1 2026 Results, delivering $391m in revenue, up 24% Year-on-Year

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 27th July 2026

 

AviLease, the global aircraft leasing company headquartered in Riyadh, today announced its H1 2026 financial results, reporting robust performance while continuing to advance its business strategy.

For the quarter ended 30th June 2026, AviLease recorded total revenues of $391m, an increase of 24% year-on-year, driven by disciplined portfolio management, strong aircraft remarketing and sustained global demand for new technology, fuel-efficient aircraft.

At the end of the quarter, AviLease’s portfolio stood at 199 owned and managed aircraft, leased to 51 airline customers across 31 countries, with a total asset value of $9.4bn. The company maintained 100% fleet utilization, underscoring the resilience of its platform and the strength of its airline relationships.

During Q2, AviLease acquired 4 new technology aircraft on long-term lease, this included an inaugural transaction with Riyadh Air for their first aircraft, a B787-9. AviLease closed the sales of 4 aircraft this quarter, a continuation of its strategy of optimising the portfolio.

In addition, there are 6 aircraft held for sale at the end of H1. AviLease signed lease contracts for 6 aircraft and has agreements in place for 6 additional aircraft to join the fleet.

 

H1 2026 Results Conference Call

AviLease will issue its H1 2026 Results on Monday July 27th. The AviLease executive team will host a webcast and conference call on 27th July at 4pm Arabia Standard Time (2pm BST, 9am ET). Access to results documents and conference call are provided through a secure link for eligible participants on avilease.com/investors

 

About AviLease

AviLease is a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Backed by the long-term capital of its visionary shareholder PIF, AviLease aims to become a top 10 global player in aircraft leasing. As dynamic capital allocators, AviLease owns and manages a portfolio of 199 predominantly new-technology, fuel-efficient aircraft on long-term lease to 51 global airline customers. With a seasoned global team of over 95 professionals across five offices, AviLease serves as a national champion in aircraft leasing and plays a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and National Aviation Strategy.

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