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SMBC Aviation Capital is a leading global aircraft leasing company. We lease commercial jet aircraft to airlines and offer investors and aircraft owners a range of investment opportunities and management services.
As of September 2022, we have 700+ owned, managed and committed aircraft.
We have a simple, but effective strategy of focusing on the most modern, efficient and desirable aircraft types and work closely with our airline and investor customers to meet their individual requirements.
See what our colleagues say about us here at SMBC Aviation Capital;-
“This is a very exciting time to be working at SMBC Aviation Capital, we have very strong shareholders with ambitious growth plans and I have no doubt that the future will bring many opportunities both in Dublin and globally.” - Emer Foley, Head of Commercial Negotiation & Execution, SMBC Aviation Capital
As of September 2022, we have 700+ owned, managed and committed aircraft.
We have a simple, but effective strategy of focusing on the most modern, efficient and desirable aircraft types and work closely with our airline and investor customers to meet their individual requirements.
See what our colleagues say about us here at SMBC Aviation Capital;-
“This is a very exciting time to be working at SMBC Aviation Capital, we have very strong shareholders with ambitious growth plans and I have no doubt that the future will bring many opportunities both in Dublin and globally.” - Emer Foley, Head of Commercial Negotiation & Execution, SMBC Aviation Capital
Overview
Location
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin
Employees
201-500
Total raised
$600M
Founded date
1997
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 9
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| Sep 2, 2025 | Airplane leasing world shrinks with $7.4 billion takeover of Air Lease | Aircraft lessor Air Lease, founded by aviation mogul Steven Udvar-Házy, has agreed to a $7.4 billion takeover. The take-private deal is led by a group of investors led by Sumitomo Corporation and SMBC Aviation Capital, as well as asset mana... |
| May 23, 2025 | The Winds of Change: SAS Reopens Seattle Route Amid Economic Revival | In the world of aviation, every flight tells a story. The reopening of SAS's direct route from Copenhagen to Seattle is more than just a new connection; it’s a lifeline for economies and communities. This route, launched on May 21, 2025, sy... |
| May 22, 2025 | Lessor SMBC says Boeing and Airbus output has made some progress | DUBLIN :Boeing and Airbus have made progress in boosting aircraft manufacturing, but there is "a way to go" to get a stable, predictable production cycle, the head of aircraft leasing giant SMBC Aviation Capital said on Thursday. ... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | SMBC Aviation Capital confirms an additional 42 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines | One of the largest GTF engine lessors now owns, manages, and has firm commitments for 142 GTF-powered aircraft LONDON, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Air Show — Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced SM... |
| Dec 24, 2022 | Ireland's most notable M&A deals in 2022 | With Christmas upon us, mergers and acquisitions for the year look to be more of less done, but there have been some eye-catching deals completed in 2022, with billions of euro changing hands across the economy. Here are some of the most no... |
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| Aircraft leasing company with 34 jets being held hostage by Putin takes $1.6 billion hit | Russia is holding onto hundreds of foreign aircraft as it dodges sanctions. Pavel Golovkin/AP SMBC Aviation has written off $1.6 billion on planes that are stuck in Russia. Russia passed a law in March allowing its airlines to register fore... |
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FAQ about SMBC Aviation Capital
When was SMBC Aviation Capital founded?
SMBC Aviation Capital was founded in 1997.
How much funding has SMBC Aviation Capital raised?
SMBC Aviation Capital has raised $600M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about SMBC Aviation Capital?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning SMBC Aviation Capital, among them “Airplane leasing world shrinks with $7.4 billion takeover of Air Lease” (Sep 2, 2025) and “The Winds of Change: SAS Reopens Seattle Route Amid Economic Revival” (May 23, 2025).
Is SMBC Aviation Capital still active?
Yes, SMBC Aviation Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 13, 2026.