Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) in a transaction with an enterprise value of about US$9 billion. The deal expands DAE’s portfolio to around 1,000 owned, managed and committed aircraft, cementing its position as the world’s third-largest aircraft lessor by fleet value and number of owned and […]
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Neuberger Specialty Finance have agreed to establish Mustang Aerospace, a new aircraft leasing co-investment platform targeting around US$6 billion in aircraft investments over the medium term. The venture will enable DAE and funds managed by Neuberger Specialty Finance to acquire a diversified portfolio of aircraft to meet growing demand from
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Azorra has completed the acquisition of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft and two General Electric CF34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). Since the original purchase agreement was signed in May 2025, the assets have been placed with 12 airline customers worldwide, reflecting strong demand for Embraer’s E-Jet family. Chief Executive Officer John Evans said the
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Azorra has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300 order portfolio from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The deal includes eight A220-300 aircraft, two of which are currently leased to TAAG Angola Airlines, representing Azorra’s first leasing relationship with the carrier. The remaining six aircraft are due for delivery in 2027 and 2028, increasing Azorra’s total
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have signed an agreement to partner on the launch of a new long-term global investment programme, branded ‘Equator’, which will invest in aircraft leased to commercial airlines, with a target annual deployment of approximately US$1.6 billion. Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft
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Azorra has announced the successful acquisition of nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The CF34-10E engines, which power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft, will be incorporated into Azorra’s existing engine portfolio and leased to airline customers worldwide. Shahin Mehrabanzad, Vice President – Engine Programmes and Support Solutions, said: “Our latest engine
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for an approximate enterprise value of US$7 billion. The combined group will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers across 79 countries. Narrow-body aircraft will account for
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering strong growth in revenue, profitability and overall asset base. Total revenue reached US$1,725.2 million in 2025, up from US$1,429.6 million in 2024. This represents an increase of US$295.6 million, or 20.7%. The rise was primarily driven by higher
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reached an agreement with Royal Air Maroc for the lease of 13 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027. This follows an earlier agreement for two Boeing 737-8 aircraft, which were delivered in 2025. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said the company was pleased to partner
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into an agreement with Somon Air for the lease of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2026. Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said: “We are delighted to announce the signing of the aircraft lease agreements with Somon Air, a new
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