AFG divests to Foundation Investment Partners and merges with Ishka

Today, we announce the divestment of Airfinance Global (AFG) and its merger with Ishka, in a transaction backed by Foundation Investment Partners.

This strategic merger brings together two respected and influential businesses to create a global intelligence powerhouse, delivering next-generation data and analytics, and greater value to professionals across the aviation finance ecosystem.

With a legacy of over 45 years, AFG stands at the forefront of data and intelligence for the global aviation finance industry. Renowned by market players around the world, AFG has earned a reputation for delivering trusted financial data, cutting-edge intelligence and sharp market insight. Its proprietary solutions – including the most comprehensive database of aviation finance analytics – empower industry stakeholders to uncover opportunities and drive transactions with confidence and precision.

Ishka is a pioneer in aviation finance intelligence. Its innovative portfolio delivers credit risk, pricing intelligence and data-driven analysis directly into the workflows of the global aviation finance community. Ishka supports businesses in strategic planning, sourcing aircraft and financing deals, and understanding market conditions and targets when trading. Its international events programme reinforces its role as a trusted, independent voice in the industry.

United by a shared commitment to transparency, independence, and customer success, the newly combined business will serve stakeholders across the industry, from investment planning and risk management to deal origination and strategic execution.

Ann Kathrin Kotte, MD of AFG who will lead the integration of AFG with Ishka, commented:

“AFG has been a mainstay of the aviation finance industry for nearly five decades – shaped by the dedication of its people and the trust of its clients. This merger with entrepreneurial and highly complementary Ishka marks an important new chapter, building on our proud history whilst offering fresh opportunities for growth. It is a privilege to now lead the integration between AFG and Ishka.”

Andrew Pinder, Group CEO at Delinian, added:

“This is an exciting opportunity for AFG under Foundation’s ownership. AFG and Ishka are very well respected in the aviation finance industry, offering complementary data, insight and events services. The merger of the two will, I’m sure, be accretive, enabling both to flourish and grow from their solid foundations. I wish the AFG and Ishka teams, and their new owners, much success in their future endeavours together.”

Chris Keene, Managing Director of the unified Ishka and AFG business, said:

“This merger marks a transformational moment for our combined businesses. Ishka and Airfinance Global are both exceptional companies with complementary strengths and deep domain expertise. We now have the opportunity to reshape how our community accesses, understands, and leverages intelligence. We’re proud to be entering this exciting new chapter. Together, we’ll deliver cutting-edge data solutions and leading events in aviation finance.”

Gehan Talwatte, Chairman of the unified business, added:

“This merger unlocks data to provide solutions that go deeper into customer workflows. We are leading the consolidation that will redefine the data and intelligence landscape in aviation finance.”

This transaction is expected to complete in July. No further details of the transaction will be released.