LXA Leasing wins Aviation Leasing Achievement Award at Aviation Industry Awards 2025

Noted for exceptional leadership over the past year, LXA Leasing secured the Aviation Leasing Achievement Award at the Aviation Industry Awards 2025 for a landmark refinancing transaction that strengthened its position as a global leader in short-term engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) leasing. The €50 million portfolio-based refinancing, completed in 2025, was secured against 107 leased engines and APUs.

Structured in partnership with RIVE and volofin, the transaction introduced an innovative approach to portfolio financing that enhanced liquidity while accelerating lease execution across LXA’s growing global customer base. The structure supports airlines, OEMs, and MROs by enabling faster access to critical assets while reinforcing operational flexibility in a highly competitive market.

Developed from LXA Leasing’s Dublin base, the refinancing reflects the company’s sharp market insight and deep understanding of short-term leasing dynamics. By combining financial innovation with a focused asset strategy, LXA has strengthened its ability to respond quickly to market demand while supporting fleet resilience and operational continuity for customers worldwide.

“Our judges were impressed by LXA Leasing’s clear focus on short-term engine and APU leasing and its innovative approach to portfolio financing. The company’s flexibility, market insight, and execution capability position it strongly for continued growth in a competitive global sector,” the judging panel said.

The recognition of LXA Leasing reflects the Aviation Industry Awards’ evolving standards, where excellence in aviation leasing is increasingly defined by strategic financial structuring. LXA Leasing’s achievement sets a benchmark for how specialist lessors can deliver value through focused expertise and agile business models.

Heading into the Aviation Industry Awards 2026, entrants will be challenged to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and leadership across aviation finance and leasing. Who will set the next benchmark for leasing excellence in the year ahead?

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