AUGUST 8TH, 2025

Hanwha Aviation and KEB Hana Bank close debt facility

August 8, 2025 – Singapore; Seoul, Korea – Hanwha Aviation and KEB Hana Bank announce the closing of a large, syndicated senior debt facility. This facility supports ongoing portfolio growth at Hanwha Aviation, focused on CFM56, V2500, and LEAP engine platforms. KEB Hana Bank was the sole lead arranger, with KEB Hana Bank and KEXIM Global (Singapore) being the lenders.

“Hanwha Aviation continues to make significant investment into narrow-body engine assets and portfolio growth, while executing the vertically integrated asset management strategy. This transaction emphasizes the confidence that KEB Hana Bank and KEXIM Global (Singapore) has in Hanwha Aviation’s vision and ability to perform”, said Jeff Lewis, CEO of Hanwha Aviation.

A KEB Hana Bank official said, “As the global aviation industry embarks on a new phase of growth, Hanwha Aviation’s market entry is poised to inject renewed momentum into the sector. KEB Hana Bank is proud to have arranged the company’s inaugural syndicated loan for engine financing and remains committed to serving as a key financial partner as Hanwha Aviation pursues its ambitious vision to become a leading force in the global aviation market”

This facility further highlights Hanwha’s strength to execute asset transactions, ranging from single engine deals to large, complex portfolio transactions, and reinforces Hanwha Aviation’s commitment to support airlines globally with their engine requirements.