SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. (“SAEL”) is pleased to announce the successful delivery of one CFM International LEAP-1B engine on long– term lease to StandardAero (NYSE: SARO) in May 2025. This delivery marks the first transaction between the two companies and represents a significant step toward building a broader collaborative relationship. StandardAero is a globallyContinue reading "SMBC Aero Engine Lease Completes the First Delivery of One LEAP-1B Engine to StandardAero"

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. (SAEL) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a sale and leaseback transaction with U.S.-based carrier Breeze Airways involving one Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engine in April 2025. This transaction marks the fourth engine lease agreement between SAEL and Breeze Airways, further strengthening the growing partnership between the twoContinue reading "SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) closed additional sale and leaseback with Breeze Airways for one (1) PW1524G engine"

At the upcoming ISTAT Asia in Tokyo between 13th and 15th May 2025, Roger Welaratne (Managing Director & CEO), Michael Tan (SVP Credit Risk), Gary Leung (SVP Product Support), Alisa Saitharatanapongse (VP Transaction Management) and Hideaki Tanaka (VP Trading) will be attending from SMBC Aero Engine Lease. Please contact them to discuss your spare engineContinue reading "Members of SMBC Aero Engine Lease (“SAEL”) will attend ISTAT ASIA (Tokyo, Japan) "

SMBC Aero Engine Lease (“SAEL”) is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Effective 9th May 2025, Yuki Nishi will leave the company, and Koji Ueda will assume the role. Koji has extensive experience in aviation and financial services, having held leadership roles at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) andContinue reading "Announcement of Change of CFO"

Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tokyo 2025 will be held in Tokyo, Japan on 9th and 10th April 2025, Roger Welaratne (MD &CEO) and Ayako Furusho (Analyst, Trading) will participate. Roger Welaratne will be one of the panelists of  “Commercial Aircraft Engine leasing – Finance, Trading & Investment.” We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!

ISTAT AMERICAS will be held in Phoenix, AZ, USA from 2nd to 4th March 2025, Roger Welaratne (MD &CEO) and Andreja Likar (SVP Contract Management) will participate.Our members will engage in networking with key industry players, share insights on the latest market trends, and discuss the future of sustainable aviation finance. See you in Phoenix.