NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PK AirFinance (“PK” or the “Company”), a leading aviation lending platform and affiliate of Apollo (NYSE: APO), has closed its second aircraft loan asset-backed securitization of 2025: PK ALIFT LOAN FUNDING 7 Series 2025-2 (“PKAIR 2025-2”). PKAIR 2025-2 represents PK’s largest ABS transaction to date, issuing approximately $827 million of debt that will be used to acquire the rights to the economics of a portfolio of aviation loans. PKAIR 2025-2 marks PK’s fourth ...

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading, effective immediately. Pascal reports directly to Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC, and will work closely with Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice President, Head of Trading & I ...

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Core Insights - PK AirFinance has successfully closed its largest aircraft loan asset-backed securitization (ABS) to date, issuing approximately $729 million in debt through the PK ALIFT LOAN FUNDING 6 Series 2025-1 [1][4] - This transaction marks PK's third commercial aircraft loan ABS issuance since July 2024, contributing to a cumulative total of approximately $2 billion in ABS transactions over the past nine months [2][5] - The issuance was oversubscribed, indicating strong demand from capital markets participants, and is secured by a portfolio of 114 senior-secured aviation loans with first priority liens on over $1.1 billion in underlying metal value [3][4] Company Strategy and Market Position - The CEO of PK AirFinance emphasized the company's commitment to the ABS market and its strategic funding advantage, which allows for flexible and competitive financing solutions for airline and lessor clients [4][5] - The transaction involved collaboration with several financial institutions, including Redding Ridge Asset Management, RBC Capital Markets, and others, showcasing the integrated platform's strength and broad investor support [5][6] - PK AirFinance is recognized as a premier specialized aircraft lending business with extensive expertise in aviation finance, supported by a team of experienced professionals [7]