What Happened
Airline Adopts Groundbreaking Approach to Aircraft Financing
Emirates has secured financing for two Airbus A350-900 widebodies through an innovative funding approach that combines two banking frameworks. The 12-year Shariah-compliant French Lease transaction was completed with Dubai Islamic Bank and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, supporting the purchase of the two new aircraft. The airline believes this financing model establishes a repeatable blueprint for future international aviation financings, demonstrating how airlines can access alternative, diversified pools of capital. This development was first reported by AeroTime.