HALO AirFinance (HALO), a joint venture between GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation, has completed a senior loan transaction to facilitate the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 by a special purpose entity managed for Crestone Air Partners. The vehicle is predominantly funded by Blue Owl Capital, and the aircraft is currently under lease to a Canadian airline.
This transaction marks the inaugural loan in a wider multi-aircraft and engine portfolio financing initiative, underscoring HALO’s expanding footprint in the aviation finance sector.
Marc Cho, co-head and Managing Director at HALO, emphasized the firm’s capability to deliver tailored capital solutions aligned with the strategic objectives of top-tier aviation investors. “This financing showcases HALO’s ability to support sophisticated platforms like Crestone and Blue Owl as they scale their leased aircraft portfolios,” Cho stated.
Crestone CEO Kevin Milligan highlighted the financial and structural efficiencies gained through the partnership. He commended HALO’s adaptable and innovative approach—qualities he said are essential in navigating the complexities of aviation asset management.
The deal further illustrates HALO’s strategic emphasis on the global mature aircraft market and its dedication to offering customized financing solutions to airlines, lessors, and investment platforms. Backed by the combined technical and financial strength of GA Telesis and Tokyo Century, HALO is positioning itself as a nimble and capable lender across the aircraft and engine life cycle—from new builds to mid-life and mature assets.