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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, launched 20 years ago with diverse goals, now focuses on aircraft leasing and MRO, but it might revisit its wider original vision.

Two big players have emerged in the aircraft leasing industry, and the pressure is now on for smaller players looking to keep up.

SMBC Aviation Capital's plans to take over ALC will create another aircraft leasing giant.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Steven Udvar-Házy, famous for creating aircraft leasing, has made important moves at the right time twice. In selling ALC, he may have the timing right again.

We will only know in hindsight, but it is very possible that Steven Udvar-Házy has been smarter than everyone else again by selling Air Lease Corporation now.

Omani LCC SalamAir has added its 15th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, marking progress toward its goal of reaching 25 aircraft.

A group of investors around SMBC Aviation Capital and its parent company agreed to buy Air Lease Corporation, closing in on leasing industry leader AerCap.

Lessor SMBC Aviation Capital says it is well-positioned to deliver future growth and portfolio optimization, as it aims to drive long-term value.

SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a lease agreement with Thai Airways for eight Airbus A321neos.

United Airlines expects to begin taking delivery of 20 leased Airbus A321neos in 2026, under an agreement now formalized with SMBC Aviation Capital.

WestJet appears to have secured deals for all nine 737-8 narrowbodies operated by rival Lynx Air when it ceased operations and went out of business in February.

Many engine lessors have added technical capabilities in a bid to drive maintenance efficiencies and maximize asset values.

Pratt says SMBC Aviation Capital—one of the largest lessors for GTF-powered Airbus A320neo-family aircraft—has exercised options for a further 22 firm orders.

Lessors around the world completed a series of financing deals in recent days.

The largest aircraft lessors could receive more than $2B by 2025 as insurance settlements from lost business and assets in Russia pay out faster than expected.