Viva Aerobus Secures First JOLCO Financing via MUFG

MUFG served as the sole structuring agent and lender for the deal, tapping into its deep aviation expertise to bring Three i's Capital into the fold as the equity underwriter. This facility provides Viva Aerobus with a new mechanism for capital allocation, diversifying the funding sources used to support its ongoing fleet expansion.

For the participants, the deal represents a calculated expansion into new territory. Ciprian Rodriguez, Fleet Executive Director at Viva Aerobus, noted that the move strengthens the airline's long-term financial capabilities. Meanwhile, Masanori Sueoka, CEO of Three i's Capital, described the transaction as a strategic entry point into the aviation asset class, signaling the firm's intent to become a recurring participant in the leasing market.