MAY 14TH, 2025

MUFG Announces $52 Million Financing to Viva Aerobus

New York, NY (May 14, 2025) — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a global leader in financial services, proudly announces the closing of a $52.3 million upsize for Viva Aerobus, a growing low-cost Mexican airline. This marks the second addition to the existing senior secured portfolio term loan, bringing the total financing to $259.2 million for eight aircraft and four engines.
MUFG acted as the Sole Structuring Agent and Mandated Lead Arranger. The new round of financing will be used to acquire an additional two A321ceo aircraft by Viva. The total portfolio includes a combination of eight A320/21ceo family aircraft and four PW1133 GTF engines.
The deal was recently recognized by Ishka as 2024 Best Commercial Bank Deal of the Year.
Ciprian Rodriguez, Fleet Executive Director of Viva Aerobus, said: “We are excited to deepen our relationship with MUFG, a trusted partner in our long-term fleet strategy. This transaction marks another step forward in optimizing our capital structure through increased aircraft ownership, enabling sustainable growth while strengthening our balance sheet.”
Aqmar Chowdhury, Director, Origination for Americas for MUFG, said: “We are very pleased to continue supporting Viva and finance the acquisiton of these two A321ceos as the airline further increases its share of owned aircraft.”