Emirates has completed a 12-year Shariah-compliant French Lease financing transaction with Dubai Islamic Bank and Natixis CIB to support the acquisition of two Airbus A350-900 aircraft in 2026. The arrangement combines French Lease features with Islamic finance principles, diversifying Emirates’ funding sources and demonstrating a new approach to international aircraft financing.
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China Southern Airlines has completed the online auction sale of ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Avolon, with Thai Airways expected to lease the jets for rapid fleet expansion.
Thai Airways International (TG) has confirmed it is in discussions to lease 10 Boeing 787-8 aircraft as part of its fleet replacement programme.
Low-cost carrier Air India Express is looking to lease two Boeing 737 aircraft from full-service carrier Vistara in order to expand its winter flying schedule.