Clover Aviation Capital Wins Airline Economics European Engine Finance Deal of the Year
Clover Aviation Capital is pleased to announce that its sale and leaseback financing of eight Pratt & Whitney PW1133GA-JM engines with Wizz Air, incorporating Japanese Operating Lease (JOL) placements, has been named Engine Finance Deal of the Year at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 European Awards 2026.
The transaction combined Clover's engine financing capabilities with access to Japanese institutional capital, providing Wizz Air with a flexible and competitive financing solution for eight state-of-the-art engines supporting its Airbus A321neo fleet.
"We are delighted to receive this recognition from Airline Economics," commented Mattéo Jiang, Chief Marketing Officer of Clover Aviation Capital. "This award reflects the creativity and hard work of everyone involved in the transaction and, most importantly, the strong partnership we have developed with Wizz Air. It demonstrates Clover's ability to provide innovative financing solutions across both aircraft and engines and to connect our airline partners with a diverse range of global capital."
"We would like to thank Wizz Air for the trust they placed in Clover throughout the transaction. We look forward to continuing to support them and other airline customers with flexible and innovative financing solutions."
Julia Brix, Supply Chain Officer of Wizz Air, commented: "We are pleased to see this transaction recognised by Airline Economics. The financing provided an efficient and flexible solution supporting our engine requirements and demonstrates the value of working with partners who can bring together innovative structures and diverse sources of capital. We thank Clover Aviation Capital for their support and collaborative approach throughout the transaction."
