{"id":65197,"date":"2026-07-21T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=65197"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:00:00","slug":"aip-capital-and-bridgepoint-expand-aircraft-engine-partnership-agreeing-to-order-eleven-cfm-leap-1b-spare-engines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=65197","title":{"rendered":"AIP Capital and Bridgepoint Expand Aircraft Engine Partnership, Agreeing to Order Eleven CFM LEAP-1B Spare Engines"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1886863\/Bridgepoint-Logo.jpg?id=OA2773499&amp;p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1546595\/AIP-Capital-Logo.jpg?id=OA2773498&amp;p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>AIP Capital and Bridgepoint agree to purchase eleven LEAP-1B engines from CFM International<\/li>\n<li>Acquisitions expand AIP and Bridgepoint&#8217;s joint venture to build a $1bn+ commercial engine portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Engines to be delivered in 2027-2029 and leased to airlines, MROs and operators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">STAMFORD, Conn. and SINGAPORE and DUBLIN and LONDON and NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 21, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance, and Bridgepoint, one of world&#8217;s leading mid-market investors,\u00a0today signed a purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of eleven LEAP-1B engines from CFM International*.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p>Today&#8217;s acquisition expands AIP and Bridgepoint&#8217;s joint venture to build a diversified portfolio of over $1 billion in commercial aircraft engines, spanning in-demand next-generation and current generation aircraft engines. Upon delivery between 2027 and 2029, the new engines will be leased to airlines, MROs, and other operators to support their operating needs.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement demonstrates the continued strong relationship between AIP, Bridgepoint and CFM, which first began with AIP and Bridgepoint jointly acquiring an initial set of LEAP-1B engines from CFM in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This order reflects another milestone in both our partnership and strategy with CFM,&#8221; said Mathew Adamo, Managing Partner at AIP. &#8220;We are excited to continue expanding upon our successful relationship with CFM and recognize the reliability, fuel efficiency, and performance of the LEAP engine family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to acquire these engines in partnership with AIP and CFM,&#8221; said Rohit Dhote, Partner and Co-Head of Credit Opportunities at Bridgepoint. &#8220;CFM has continued to distinguish itself with these in-demand, state-of-the-art engines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are proud to further expand our relationship with AIP Capital and Bridgepoint,&#8221; said Ga\u00ebl M\u00e9heust, president and CEO of CFM International. &#8220;This agreement bolsters our shared mission to reduce aviation&#8217;s environmental impact while providing industry-leading reliability and exceptional service and support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>*CFM International is a 50\/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About AIP Capital<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>AIP Capital (AIP) is a global alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages approximately\u00a0$7.1 billion\u00a0of assets\u00a0on behalf of a diversified global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of ~70 experienced professionals across AIP&#8217;s offices in\u00a0Stamford, New York\u00a0City,\u00a0Dublin, Singapore, Seoul &amp; Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about AIP Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:investor.relations@aipcapital.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">investor.relations@aipcapital.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Bridgepoint<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Bridgepoint Group is one of the world&#8217;s leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With $98 billion of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market insight and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.<\/p>\n<p>The Group&#8217;s credit arm, Bridgepoint Credit, is one of Europe&#8217;s most experienced credit managers, having invested more than \u20ac22bn in over 350 companies since 2008.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contacts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>AIP Capital<br \/>Geoffrey Bayers<br \/><a href=\"mailto:investor.relations@aipcapital.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">investor.relations@aipcapital.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bridgepoint<br \/>Tom Clark<br \/><a href=\"mailto:tom.clark@bridgepoint.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">tom.clark@bridgepoint.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1886863\/Bridgepoint-Logo.jpg?id=OA2773499&amp;p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1546595\/AIP-Capital-Logo.jpg?id=OA2773498&amp;p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>AIP Capital and Bridgepoint agree to purchase eleven LEAP-1B engines from CFM International<\/li>\n<li>Acquisitions expand AIP and Bridgepoint&#8217;s joint venture to build a $1bn+ commercial engine portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Engines to be delivered in 2027-2029 and leased to airlines, MROs and operators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">STAMFORD, Conn. and SINGAPORE and DUBLIN and LONDON and NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 21, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance, and Bridgepoint, one of world&#8217;s leading mid-market investors,\u00a0today signed a purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of eleven LEAP-1B engines from CFM International*.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p>Today&#8217;s acquisition expands AIP and Bridgepoint&#8217;s joint venture to build a diversified portfolio of over $1 billion in commercial aircraft engines, spanning in-demand next-generation and current generation aircraft engines. Upon delivery between 2027 and 2029, the new engines will be leased to airlines, MROs, and other operators to support their operating needs.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement demonstrates the continued strong relationship between AIP, Bridgepoint and CFM, which first began with AIP and Bridgepoint jointly acquiring an initial set of LEAP-1B engines from CFM in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This order reflects another milestone in both our partnership and strategy with CFM,&#8221; said Mathew Adamo, Managing Partner at AIP. &#8220;We are excited to continue expanding upon our successful relationship with CFM and recognize the reliability, fuel efficiency, and performance of the LEAP engine family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to acquire these engines in partnership with AIP and CFM,&#8221; said Rohit Dhote, Partner and Co-Head of Credit Opportunities at Bridgepoint. &#8220;CFM has continued to distinguish itself with these in-demand, state-of-the-art engines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are proud to further expand our relationship with AIP Capital and Bridgepoint,&#8221; said Ga\u00ebl M\u00e9heust, president and CEO of CFM International. &#8220;This agreement bolsters our shared mission to reduce aviation&#8217;s environmental impact while providing industry-leading reliability and exceptional service and support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>*CFM International is a 50\/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About AIP Capital<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>AIP Capital (AIP) is a global alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages approximately\u00a0$7.1 billion\u00a0of assets\u00a0on behalf of a diversified global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of ~70 experienced professionals across AIP&#8217;s offices in\u00a0Stamford, New York\u00a0City,\u00a0Dublin, Singapore, Seoul &amp; Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about AIP Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:investor.relations@aipcapital.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">investor.relations@aipcapital.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Bridgepoint<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Bridgepoint Group is one of the world&#8217;s leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. 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