The Irish Times

Dublin-based SMBC to buy aircraft leasing rival Goshawk in €1.5bn deal

Deal would make the enlarged SMBC group second biggest lessor in the world

Mon May 16 2022 - 18:07

Dublin aircraft lessor defers delivery of Boeing 737 Max until 2025

SMBC Aviation Capital posted a profit of $364.5 million in year to end of March

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 07:48

SMBC Aviation Capital appoints Tomoyuki Tanaka as chairman

New chair held key roles with Irish company’s shareholder

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 10:54

How simple classroom design changes can boost children’s learning

Well-designed classrooms can improve learning in key subjects by up to 16%

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 00:00

SMBC says it will take time for 737 Max to return to service

Dublin aviation firm reports 19% annual increase in pretax profit to $200m

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 12:24

Airbus prepares to steal a march on Boeing with long-range aircraft

European group’s launch at Paris Air Show comes as worries on health of industry rise

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 10:26

Aircraft lessor SMBC faces delivery delay of 30 Boeing 737 Max planes

Manufacturer tackles safety issues that forced the worldwide grounding of new model

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 20:14

You’ve survived childhood cancer, but who cares now?

The aftermath of survival includes medical, psycho-social, fertility and financial issues

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 07:01

SMBC’s Irish chief warns airlines will face more turbulence

Competition, interest rates and fuel prices all threats to airlines, says Peter Barrett

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 05:20

Windfall for local business as two major aviation events land in Dublin

Capital to host ‘Airfinance Journal’ and Airline Economics conferences this week

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 05:50

SMBC gets $1bn funding boost as airlines look to update fleets

Capital injection gives Irish lessor highest rating in aviation industry

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 09:24

Laudamotion leasing two planes from SMBC

Ryanair intends to double the company’s fleet to 19

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 13:21

Profit at Irish aircraft lessor SMBC rises 7.5% in first half of 2018

‘Technologically advanced’ fleet entices investors into upcoming €1bn capital injection

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 07:31

SMBC Aviation Capital to open subsidiary in Hong Kong

Move brings Dublin-headquartered aircraft lessor closer to Asian customers

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 05:00

SMBC Aviation Capital makes $319m profit on $1bn revenues

Dublin-based aircraft lessor has 90 customers in 40 countries

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 17:43

Push for tax treaty with Indonesia that could boost aircraft leasing

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 05:45

Avolon chief Dómhnal Slattery says aircraft lessor has $5bn cushion

Slattery tells conference Avolon insulated itself against problems likely to hit its parent

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 21:24

SMBC Aviation Capital eyes deal with Asian airline

Irish aircraft lessor has placed all planes ordered from Airbus and Boeing to end of 2019

Tue Jan 23 2018 - 20:29

Aircraft leasing worth more than €500m to Irish economy

New report highlights how the sector supports almost 5,000 jobs in the Republic

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 05:00

SMBC and Aeromexico agree sale and leaseback deal for 10 aircraft

Transaction is Irish lessor’s largest to date with the Mexican airline

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 13:35

National Gallery lands aircraft lessor as corporate sponsor

SMBC Aviation Capital ‘very pleased’ to come on board following recent refurbishments

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 18:58

Dublin-based SMBC flying high as profits continue to rise

The value of SMBC Aviation Capital’s aircraft stood at $10.5bn at the end of September

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 08:08

SMBC shareholders pump $1bn into company for new aircraft

Japanese owners to provide Irish company with new funds by end of March 2019

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 13:48

Profits at SMBC Aviation Captial up 48%

Irish aircraft leasing specialist has interest in 670 aircraft worth a total of $10 billion

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 12:07

Aircraft lessors fly in face of equity markets

Global Airfinance Conference hears niche sector is secure but misunderstood

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 06:30

Directors of aircraft leasing firm receive €18m in benefits

Total employee remuneration at Dublin-based SMBC Aviation Capital rises by 30% to €71.1m

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 05:50

SMBC Capital Aviation spent €8.5m with Irish aerospace firms

Aircraft lessor sees profits rise 30% to €135m in six months to end September

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 08:53

Profits at aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital hit $530 million

Irish company’s revenues pass $1 billion for the first time

Wed Jul 20 2016 - 08:09

SMBC Aviation Capital places €125m engine order

Irish aircraft lessor orders 10 units from manufacturer CFM International

Thu May 19 2016 - 14:49

Aircraft leasing giant SMBC set to issue bonds

Chief executive Peter Barrett suggests fears about the Chinese economy may be overdone

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00

Committed pastor and tireless worker for ecumenism

Peter Barrett: February 8th, 1956 - October 28th, 2015

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00

SMBC Aviation Capital orders 10 additional Boeing jets

Irish-based aircraft leasing giant adds to order for 737 Max 8 aircraft

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 10:05

SMBC Aviation Capital posts profit of €190m

Irish-based leasing giant last year announced deals to buy 195 aircraft

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 06:45

SMBC flying high in dynamic aircraft leasing market

Having placed record orders with Boeing and Airbus, SMBC’s chief executive Peter Barrett says the company is now fourth in aircraft leasing in the world

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 02:00