Aircraft Leasing

Virgin Atlantic has agreed to sell six new Airbus A330-900s to AerCap under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement, continuing industry trends of using lease deals to support fleet renewal. The aircraft will feature updated cabins and play a growing role in Virgin Atlantic's transatlantic operation as deliveries begin in 2026.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is set to complete a $7 billion takeover of rival lessor Macquarie AirFinance after signing a definitive agreement. The transaction has been approved by DAE's Board of Directors and awaits regulatory approvals, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026.