Air Lease has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and taken private, and the business was renamed "Sumisho Air Lease"

Sumitomo completes Air Lease take-over, creates Sumisho Air Lease

Sumitomo Corporation has completed the acquisition of US-based aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation (Air Lease), alongside co-investors SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield. The transaction, first announced in September 2025, closed on April 8, (EDT), with Air Lease delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and rebranded as Sumisho Air Lease. The deal creates […]

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SMBC Aero Engine Lease appoints Stephen O’Dwyer as CCO

SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. has announced the appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer at SAEL, effective March 2026. O’Dwyer brings extensive experience in the aircraft and engine leasing sector, with a strong track record in commercial strategy and in building relationships with airlines and OEMs. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice

Sumitomo completes Air Lease take-over, creates Sumisho Air Lease

SMBC Aero Engine Lease appoints Stephen O’Dwyer as CCO

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