Aircraft Leasing
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Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation, Apollo and Brookfield to Take Air Lease Private in All-Cash Deal
Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield will acquire Air Lease Corporation for approximately $7.4 billion, rebranding it as Sumisho Air Lease. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2026, involves Sumisho Air Lease acquiring Air Lease’s orderbook, while SMBC Aviation Capital will service its portfolio. Apollo and Brookfield will provide capital for the acquisition. The new entity aims to capitalize on airline and investor demand with a fleet of new technology aircraft.
