KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Thrust Engine Leasing 2021 DAC

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to three series of notes issued by Thrust Engine Leasing 2021 DAC and Thrust Engine Leasing 2021 Statutory Trust (“Thrust 2021 1”), an aviation engine ABS transaction.

Thrust 2021-1 is serviced by GE Capital Aviation Services Limited who has been the servicer for multiple historic aircraft and aircraft engine ABS transactions. Proceeds from the Notes will be used to acquire 24 aircraft engines from White Oak Commercial Aviation Holdco, LP, White Oak Commercial Aviation LP and White Oak Commercial Aviation II LP (collectively, “WOCA”) or its affiliates. WOCA, through certain affiliates, who will retain initially a portion of the Series C Notes and the full amount of equity. As of March 31, 2021, 21 of the 24 assets (91.6% by value) are on lease to General Electric Company, an affiliate of GECAS, two assets (4.8% by value) are on lease Asiana Airlines, Inc. based in South Korea and one asset (3.6% by value) is off-lease.

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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