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We are a leading global aircraft leasing company. Our principal activity is leasing and trading aircraft, with a clear focus on young commercial jet aircraft of the types most popular with our customers.

Every minute, an aircraft managed by SMBC Aviation Capital takes off or lands somewhere in the world. With the strength of our shareholders, we give our airline and investor customers access to an exceptionally broad range of financial solutions. We also provide investment and aircraft management services.

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10/09/2018

SMBC Aviation Capital Announces Sponsorship of Trinity SMF

SMBC Aviation Capital first aircraft leasing company to sponsor the Trinity SMF

Applications for SMBC Aviation Capital Graduate Programme open October 1st

Dublin, 10 September 2018: SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, today announced its sponsorship of the Trinity Student Managed Fund (Trinity SMF), becoming the first aircraft lessor to sponsor the fund.

Established in 2010, the Trinity SMF became the first student managed fund in Europe. Run entirely by students, the fund which has 600 members, aims to develop students’ skills in equity analysis, investing and risk management. As well as being an unparalleled educational resource for students, the fund also offers numerous opportunities for networking and professional development.

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27/08/2018

SMBC Aviation Capital delivers a second Boeing 737-MAX 8 to Aeromexico


SMBC Aviation Capital has delivered its second Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft (MSN 43707) to Mexican airline, Aeromexico. The delivery took place at the Boeing facility in Seattle.

This is the second of ten Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered to Aeromexico. The first aircraft delivered in June 2018 with the next aircraft scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2019.

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Fast Facts


660+ Aircraft


Average fleet age of 4.5 years


We have A- (Fitch) and BBB+ (S&P) ratings


We have over 15 years experience

Our fleet strategy

Our strategy is to focus on the most modern, efficient and desirable aircraft types, working closely with our airline and investor customers to meet their specific requirements. Our portfolio of 430 owned and managed aircraft has a weighted average age of just 4.5 years, one of the youngest fleets in the commercial aircraft operating lease industry.

Our order book of 110 Airbus A320neo and 90 Boeing 737max are some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. While our focus is primarily on narrowbody aircraft, we also invest in the most technologically advanced widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 families of aircraft.

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Careers

We offer excellent career opportunities, whether you're a seasoned professional or a bright, capable, ambitious young graduate. Our well-structured two-year graduate programme is open to people with a variety of skills.

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