KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to Sprite 2026-1 Limited and Sprite 2026-1 US LLC (Sprite 2026-1), an aviation ABS transaction. Sprite 2026-1 represents the third aviation ABS transaction sponsored by World Star Aviation Limited (World Star or the Company). Since inception, the Company has completed 482 aircraft transactions and currently holds a fleet of 99 aircraft and 66 engines, making it the third largest freighter lessor globally.

Proceeds from the Series A Notes, Series B Notes, and Series C Notes (together, the Notes) will be used to acquire a portfolio of 30 assets (the Portfolio); consisting of 28 converted freighter aircraft (94.5% by value) and two narrowbody aircraft (5.5%) on lease to 17 lessees located in 16 jurisdictions. As of November 30, 2025, the weighted average age of the Portfolio is approximately 22.3 years (3.5 years post-conversion for freighter aircraft), and the weighted average remaining term of the initial lease contracts is approximately 5.4 years. The Portfolio has an initial value of approximately $511.1 million.

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Methodologies

• ABS: Aviation ABS Global Rating Methodology
• Structured Finance: Global Structured Finance Counterparty Methodology
• ESG Global Rating Methodology

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