SMBC Group is proud to be a part of this historic transaction alongside our partners. Congratulations to all involved on the acquisition of Air Lease Corporation and the launch of Sumisho Air Lease. We're honored to contribute to this milestone and drive scale-driven solutions for airline clients worldwide. #TeamSMBC #AviationFinance #Finance
Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Brookfield, today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease Corporation will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease and its orderbook is expected to transfer to SMBC Aviation Capital as part of the transaction; SMBC Aviation Capital will act as a servicer to the substantial majority of Sumisho Air Lease’s portfolio. Please find the announcement on the news section of our website here: https://lnkd.in/eTQbNqvu