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Navigating successful exits in investments is a strategic endeavour that requires planning, and adaptability to market conditions. This is the case across industries, including the aviation space. As market conditions and investment landscapes evolve, firms and asset owners in this space are increasingly exploring alternative exit strategies to maximise returns and mitigate risks.

Traditional Exit

The successful issuance last year by Ashland Place Finance of ASHLAND 2023-1, the aviation loan asset backed securitization (ABS), together with the engine ABS, WEST VII, issued by Willis gave glimmers of hope to aircraft lease ABS market participants. This year’s BJETS 2024-1 by Global Jet Capital marks a further significant development for the aviation