FLY Leasing Re-prices $452 Million 2012 Term Loan

DUBLIN, April 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FLY Leasing Limited FLY ("FLY"), a global leader in aircraft leasing, today announced that it re-priced its 2012 Term Loan. The interest rate on the amended loan will be LIBOR plus 2.75%, a 0.75% reduction from the previous margin. In addition, the LIBOR floor will be reduced from 1.00% to 0.75%. As of December 31, 2014, the facility had an outstanding principal balance of $451.5 million and financed 29 aircraft.

"We have now re-priced our 2012 Term Loan for the third time, highlighting our active approach to liability management and our commitment to lowering FLY's overall cost of funding," said Colm Barrington, CEO of FLY. "Our secured funding costs have steadily decreased over the last three years as we have actively managed the Company's capital structure to improve the returns to our stakeholders."

The transaction is anticipated to close before the end of April 2015, subject to customary closing conditions.

About FLY

FLY is a global aircraft leasing company with a fleet of modern, high-demand and fuel-efficient commercial jet aircraft. FLY leases its aircraft under multi-year operating lease contracts to a diverse group of airlines throughout the world. FLY is managed and serviced by BBAM LP, a worldwide leader in aircraft lease management and financing. For more information, visit www.flyleasing.com.   

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward - looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for FLY's future business and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially due to global political, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors and risks. Further information on the factors and risks that may affect FLY's business is included in filings FLY makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F and its reports on Form 6-K.  FLY expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, or otherwise.

Contact:

Matt Dallas
FLY Leasing Limited
+1 203-769-5916
ir@flyleasing.com

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