Ireland's SMBC Aviation Capital and Canada's CDPQ form $1.5bn aircraft financing & leasing firm, Maple Aircraft Co Holdings, to capitalize on aircraft shortage and high rental revenues.

Ireland-based SMBC Aviation Capital and Canada's CDPQ, a leading Canadian pension fund manager, have announced plans to create a $1.5-billion aircraft financing and leasing firm called Maple Aircraft Co Holdings. The company aims to initially deploy $500 million per year, with SMBC sourcing the transactions. This move comes as aircraft lessors are benefiting from higher rental revenues due to a shortage of commercial jets caused by supply chain issues and a surge in travel demand.

January 29, 2024
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