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SMBC Aviation Capital

Aircraft leasing company headquartered in Dublin, with offices in Asia, Europe and the US, owning, serving and committed to 1,884 aircraft for 170+ airlines.

About SMBC Aviation Capital

SMBC Aviation Capital is an aircraft leasing company with its head office in Dublin, Ireland. Its principal activity is leasing and trading aircraft, with a focus on young commercial jets of the types most popular with its airline customers. The company's site marks 25 years of history.

Services

  • Aircraft leasing and sale of aircraft
  • Serviced portfolio management for other aircraft owners
  • Insights and analysis reports on the aviation sector

Fleet and customers

The company reports a fleet of 1,884 owned, serviced and committed aircraft, with an average age of 5.4 years. About 90 percent are narrowbody aircraft and 80 percent are new technology aircraft. It serves more than 170 airline customers in more than 50 countries and has sold 796 aircraft.

Company facts

  • Head office: Dublin, Ireland
  • Credit ratings shown on its site: S&P A- stable and Fitch BBB+ stable
  • Announced orders for 200 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing
  • Platform with La Caisse (Maple Aircraft Company Holdings) sized at USD 3 billion

Offices

Dublin, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Miami, New York, Shanghai, Singapore and Toulouse.

Location

Fitzwilliam 28, 28 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KF20, Ireland

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Events where SMBC Aviation Capital exhibits

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as sponsor
  • ALTA AGM and Airline Leaders Forum

    18 to 20 October 2026 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Sponsor

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  • Airline Economics Growth Frontiers New York

    21 to 22 October 2026 · New York, United States

    Sponsor

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  • ISTAT Americas

    21 to 23 March 2027 · Vancouver, Canada

    Bronze Sponsorlisted for the 2026 edition

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  • Ishka Airfinance Trading

    19 May 2027 · Dublin, Ireland

    Exhibitorlisted for the 2026 edition

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