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SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V.

SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) is a global engine lessor with a comprehensive suite of leasing and financing solutions for commercial jet engines. Over the last decade, SAEL has evolved with a culturally diverse and dynamic team of aviation professionals whose wealth of experience and expertise are at the forefront of SAEL’s customer-centric approach.

As part of this knowledge-driven way of working, SAEL partners with the leading global airlines and industry partners providing bespoke solutions that:

  • Fund spare engine acquisitions
  • Cater to dynamic fleet needs
  • Support engine maintenance and planning to ensure operational readiness and aircraft availability

ENGINES OWNED, MANAGED, COMMITTED

Current Customers

Countries

million in US$ for Engine Asset Valuation

Core Business Overview

This includes spare engine financing and leasing, engine trading (purchase and sale), as well as asset management, ensuring customers' timely capital and engine availability beginning from the engine acquisition stage through the full life cycle management of the spare engine.

SAEL continues to work with key players in the aviation industry such as engine OEMs, MROs, and engine investors. These collaborations and customer-centric approaches have cemented SAEL’s position in the industry as ‘Your Trusted Engine Partner’.

Services

Leasing

We offer spare engines for lease for fixed or flexible lease terms, as well as finance spare engines via sale and leaseback and other financing solutions.

Trading

We buy and sell spare engines with or without leases attached.

Asset Management

We offer bespoke services to our clients and investors, by leveraging our airline customer relations and industry network supported by our in-house technical, transaction, and contract management expertise.

News

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease completes the sale and leaseback of two (2) PW1133GA-JM engines with Air Astana JSC

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. (“SAEL”) is pleased to announce the financing of two PW1133GA-JM Engines via sale and leaseback with Air Astana JSC (“Air Astana”) in June 2026. Commenting on the transaction, Stephen O’Dwyer, Chief Commercial Officer of SAEL stated; “We are pleased to complete the sale and leaseback of two (2) engines withContinue reading "SMBC Aero Engine Lease completes the sale and leaseback of two (2) PW1133GA-JM engines with Air Astana JSC"

Appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. announces the appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer at SAEL, as of March 2026. Stephen brings extensive experience in the aircraft and engine leasing sector, with a distinguished track record in commercial strategy, airline and OEM relations. Most recently Stephen served as Senior Vice President Airline Marketing, EMEAContinue reading "Appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer"

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V.  (“SAEL”) to Participate as Sponsor at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2026

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. is pleased to announce its participation in Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2026, taking place in Dublin, Ireland from 25 to 28 January 2026. This year, we are proud to join the conference not only as attendees but also as a sponsor, reaffirming our commitment to supporting industry dialogue andContinue reading "SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V.  (“SAEL”) to Participate as Sponsor at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2026"