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IAT Leasing Acquires 10 Airbus A330 Freighters for Amazon Air

March 16, 2026

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Key Takeaways

IAT Leasing acquires 10 Airbus A330-300 freighters.
Aircraft are leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines.
Acquisition marks IAT's entry into widebody freighter market.
Transaction financed by MUFG and managed by Blue Owl Capital.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal IAT Leasing's expansion into the cargo market, which could strengthen its position as a major lessor of freighter aircraft globally. The deal suggests a growing demand for widebody freighters, which may benefit Airbus and other manufacturers of similar aircraft.

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What Happened

Dublin Lessor Expands Into Widebody Freighter Market With Major Acquisition

IAT Leasing has announced the acquisition of 10 Airbus A330-300 freighters, which are currently leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines. The transaction, financed by MUFG and managed by Blue Owl Capital, marks a significant milestone for IAT Leasing as it expands into the widebody freighter market. According to Martin Browne, CEO of IAT Leasing, the acquisition is a ’transformative transaction’ that positions the company as a major lessor of freighter aircraft globally. The deal was first reported by AeroTime.

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