Aircraft lessor SMBC completes $6.7 bln purchase of rival Goshawk

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SMBC Aviation Capital has completed its purchase of smaller rival Goshawk Aviation in a deal that creates the world’s second largest aircraft lessor by number of aircraft.

The acquisition creates the second largest global player by number of aircraft and the largest Japanese-owned aircraft lessor. The enlarged business benefits from a best-in-class portfolio focused on new technology narrowbody aircraft and an industry leading funding advantage uniquely positioned to capitalise on opportunities presented by the strong recovery in the sector.