NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to three series of notes (the “Notes”) issued by Sprite 2017-1 Limited and Sprite 2017-1 US LLC. Proceeds from the Notes will be used to acquire 21 aircraft (the “Portfolio”) on lease to 15 lessees located in 12 countries. The 21 aircraft will be purchased in a joint venture between Oaktree Capital Management (UK) LLP and World Star from third-party sellers. World Star, founded in 2003, is a full service airc
