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Avation PLC is a commercial aircraft leasing company that acquires, leases, and manages aircraft to airlines globally. The London-listed company operates a fleet of narrow-body and regional aircraft, generating revenue through long-term lease agreements with carriers across emerging and developed markets. Avation is a mid-cap lessor focused on the regional and narrow-body segments, competing in the broader aviation leasing sector alongside larger peers.

Sector: Transport & Logistics
Market: MAINMARKET

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What leases did AVATION PLC sign on 8 July 2026?

On 8 July 2026 AVATION PLC signed leases for two ATR 72-600 aircraft to Finnair, which helped bring the fleet to 100% utilisation and contributed to unearned contracted lease revenue of about $321 million.

Updated 13 Jul 2026

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How many ATR 72-600 firm orders did AVATION PLC have after converting purchase rights in 2026?

After converting five purchase rights into firm orders in 2026, AVATION PLC's firm orderbook comprised 13 ATR 72-600s with deliveries through the fourth quarter of 2029, while 19 further purchase rights remained to June 2034.

Updated 13 Jul 2026

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What recent financing and portfolio moves did Avation PLC report that affect liquidity and asset flexibility?

Avation PLC reported a refinancing in November 2025, repayment of secured debt, and that ten of its aircraft are unencumbered.

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What fleet does Avation PLC report it leased as of 13 July 2026?

Avation PLC reported a fleet of 33 aircraft leased to 17 airlines across 17 countries, comprising 13 narrowbody jets, 19 ATR turboprops and one widebody.

Updated 13 Jul 2026

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What was Avation PLC's unaudited cash at the announcement date?

Avation PLC had approximately $105 million in unaudited cash at the announcement date.

Updated 13 Jul 2026

Identifiers

Ticker: AVAP
Market: MAINMARKET
ISIN: GB00B196F554
LEI: 213800KA972GUP1B6I78

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