Press Release
Press Release
Press Contacts: Erik Cummins, Matt Hyams, Taina Rosa, Olivia Meyer
02.19.26
Pillsbury advised Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF), a U.S.-based commercial aircraft lessor, on the establishment of a new warehouse credit facility with Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking providing up to $100 million in committed capital. The transaction marks AELF’s first financing with Natixis and represents a significant milestone in advancing its mid-life aircraft leasing strategy.
The facility enhances AELF’s financial flexibility and acquisition capacity, enabling the company to capitalize on opportunities in the mid-life aircraft segment.
According to a company press release, the committed capital will support the acquisition of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A330 aircraft.
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The Los Angeles-based Pillsbury deal team was led by Asset Finance partner Richard Evans and included senior associate Matt Reznick and senior legal analyst Angela Farol, with support from Finance senior counsel Russell DaSilva.