SMBC Aviation Capital

Overview

SMBC Aviation Capital is a prominent global aircraft leasing company based in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in major cities around the world, including Amsterdam, Beijing, and New York. Established in 1994, the firm has undergone several ownership changes and rebranding, becoming SMBC Aviation Capital in 2012 following a major acquisition by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Corporation.

The company specializes in leasing and trading modern commercial jet aircraft, managing a fleet of over 710 aircraft with an average age of approximately 4.1 years. It offers flexible leasing solutions tailored to airline needs, actively trades aircraft to increase profitability, and provides a broad array of financing solutions leveraging the financial strength of its parent organizations. With a diverse client base spanning more than 50 countries, SMBC Aviation Capital is recognized as one of the highest-rated aircraft lessors in the aviation industry.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +353 1 859 9000
• Website: smbc.aero
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/smbc-aviation-capital

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Aircraft leasing
• Aircraft transactions
• Leasing solutions
• Fleet management
• Aircraft financing
• Sustainable aviation initiatives
• Risk management
• Aircraft leasing partnerships
• Credit ratings
• Market analysis
• Aircraft orderbook management
• Widebody & fuel-efficient aircraft
• Fleet age optimization
• Global airline customer network
• Technology innovation in aviation leasing

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Apache
• CampaignMonitor
• Cedexis Radar
• Google Analytics
• Google Font API
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Places
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Remote
• Salesforce
• Vimeo
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
• Sumitomo Corporation