Fast Facts

1001

Aircraft

5.59

Average fleet age

A-/BBB+

Ratings

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04/07/2025

SMBC Aviation Capital signs lease agreements with Turkish Airlines’ fully owned subsidiary AJet for 5 Airbus A320neos

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23/06/2025

SMBC Aviation Capital signs lease agreement with Air Cairo for one (1) Airbus A320-200 NEO aircraft

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22/05/2025

SMBC Aviation Capital reports $1.2 billion profit before tax in the financial year ended 31 March 2025

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24/04/2025

SMBC Aviation Capital signs lease agreements with new customer Arajet for 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8

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About Us

SMBC Aviation Capital is one of the world's leading global aircraft leasing companies. 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.

ESG

Aircraft Leasing will have an increasingly influential role on the issue of sustainability. Our ambition lies in being part of the solution, working with our shareholders, customers and suppliers to shape and deliver new strategies that will pave the way for the industry.

Our Fleet

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 comprises 1001 owned, managed and committed aircraft. Our owned fleet has a weighted average age of just 5.59 years, one of the youngest fleets in the commercial aircraft operating lease industry.

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