CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation is a full service aircraft lessor. The site says it offers airlines a wide range of services, from traditional operating leases to fleet renewals and structured financings. The company says its financing solutions help airlines meet the growing demand for air travel in all markets of the world.

Its service areas include aircraft leasing, aircraft finance, aircraft sales and trading, aircraft management and aircraft purchase. The company says its strategy is to keep building a fleet of the latest technology aircraft and engines for airlines. It describes its portfolio as made up of the most sought after aircraft types.

As of 30 June 2026, the portfolio had 488 owned and committed aircraft and engines. The customer network had 83 lessees across 43 countries and regions. One customer named on the site is Aegean Airlines. The company says an aircraft lease is more than a single transaction, because airline fleet needs are specific and change often.

Recent news shows the types of aircraft it places. The company delivered five Airbus A321neo aircraft to LATAM and three A321neos to Jet2. It completed a mandate for four A320neo aircraft with PW1127GA-JM engines for Marabu Airlines. It also delivered the first of four Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Norwegian and the first of two 737-8 aircraft to TAROM, which brings the MAX family to the TAROM fleet.

In October 2026 CDB Aviation leased an additional Boeing 737-800 to Neos, building on a relationship that began in 2021. The site also says the company priced a single tranche offering of senior unsecured notes totaling $500 million.

CDB Aviation describes its Chinese heritage and the resources of China Development Bank as a source of financial strength. It aims to build long term relationships with airlines in all key markets. It describes itself as a relationship driven team that works in a disciplined way through industry cycles. The site also has pages for its fleet, team, careers, news and a fact sheet.

Services

• Aircraft leasing
• Aircraft finance
• Aircraft sales and trading
• Aircraft management
• Aircraft purchase
• Operating leases
• Fleet renewals
• Structured financings