Press Release
OPERATIONAL DATA FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
13 Apr 2026
BOC Aviation Limited (HKEX Code: 2588, “BOC Aviation”) announces its operational transactions for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026.
Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, said, “We had a strong start to the year and delivered ten aircraft in the first quarter. We signed 20 lease commitments in the first three months, of which 19 were placements of new aircraft from our orderbook, reflecting the robust demand for aircraft. Our utilisation rate and our collection rate remained at 100% and we raised US$2.5 billion in funding markets, which lifted our liquidity to record levels. In a volatile environment this enables us to maintain our focus on long-term sustainable growth.”
Portfolio & Transactions Summary
- A total portfolio of 813 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order
- An average aircraft age of 5.1 years and an average remaining lease term of 7.7 years for the 461 owned aircraft fleet1
- Order book of 327 aircraft and one engine
- Managed fleet comprised 13 aircraft
- Customer base of 88 airlines in 46 countries and regions in the owned and managed portfolios
- Owned aircraft utilisation was 100%
- Executed 36 transactions in the first quarter of 2026, including:
- Delivery of ten aircraft
- Sales of three managed aircraft
- Commitment to purchase one engine
- 20 lease commitments
- Raised US$2.5 billion of debt financing comprising US$500 million of seven-year bonds at a coupon of 4.375% per annum and US$2 billion of loan facilities with 19 banks globally

Shareholders and potential investors are reminded that the above data are based on the Company’s records and have not been audited or reviewed by the Company’s auditors.
About BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a portfolio of 813 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 88 airlines in 46 countries and regions worldwide as at 31 March 2026. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx code: 2588) and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. For more information, visit www.bocaviation.com.
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