Sumisho Air Lease Appoints Executive Management Team
Sumisho Air Lease Appoints Executive Management Team as it moves closer to completing the acquisition of Air Lease Corporation, a transaction expected to close in the first half of the year.
Airlink And SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Three-Year Partnership
Airlink And SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Three-Year Partnership, marking a significant commitment by the aviation leasing sector to long-term humanitarian engagement and disaster response support worldwide.
Financial | Lessor | Management | Sale
Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo And Brookfield Acquire Air Lease
Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation in a transformational all-cash transaction valued at approximately $28.2 billion including debt. Once the deal closes, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease Corporation, with its aircraft orderbook transferred to SMBC Aviation Capital, which will also act as the servicer for the portfolio.
Airbus | Airlines | CFM International | Delivery | Fleet
SalamAir Prepares for Airbus A321neo Delivery
SalamAir is set to strengthen its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its growth strategy as Oman’s low-cost carrier. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12640 and registered as A4O-OXI, is configured with two classes: 4 business seats and 208 economy seats. It is powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1A33 engines, offering fuel efficiency…
SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers First Airbus A320neos to Royal Jordanian
SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the delivery of two Airbus A320neo aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines, marking the beginning of an important partnership between the Dublin-based lessor and the flag carrier of Jordan.
SMBC Aviation Capital Launches GAEL II Fund With Japanese Investors
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the successful close of its second Japanese-focused investment fund, GAEL II (Global Aviation Equipment Leasing). The fund, finalized on 20 August 2025 in Dublin, raised equity capital from 14 Japanese financial investors to acquire a portfolio of eight aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital’s portfolio.
Airbus | Airlines | Delivery | Flag Carrier | Fleet | Lessor | Pratt & Whitney
SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Second Airbus A321neo To Air New Zealand
SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the delivery of its second Airbus A321-271NX to Air New Zealand Limited, finalizing a two-aircraft transaction between the Dublin-based lessor and the New Zealand flag carrier. This latest aircraft is powered by a pair of IAE PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and represents a further enhancement to Air New…
SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers First A320neo to SKY Express
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.
SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Third A320neo to StarFlyer
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.
SMBC Aviation Capital Leases Five A320neos To AJet
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has finalized lease agreements with AJet, a Turkish airline, for five Airbus A320neo aircraft. This transaction represents a notable expansion in AJet’s narrowbody operations as it continues to scale up across domestic and regional routes.