CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has executed a new Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) transaction through its Hong Kong entity, securing a five-year $710 million unsecured term loan facility. This marks the first time the Hong Kong entity has acted as the borrower for an SLL. The facility was coordinated by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, with participation from several major banks including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, Credit Agricole, China CITIC Bank International Limited, Ping An Bank, and CTBC Bank Co., Ltd. The loan’s terms are linked to sustainability performance targets, specifically reducing fleet carbon intensity and increasing the proportion of new-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. The transaction underscores CDB Aviation’s commitment to sustainable growth and maintaining a strong credit profile among leading global lessors.
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