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SMBC Aviation Capital

Ireland · Air Transportation

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SMBC Aviation Capital, formerly RBS Aviation Capital, is one of the world's largest aircraft leasing companies. It is owned by a consortium of leading Japanese institutions: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company Limited and Sumitomo Corporation.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 26/05/2025Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Decision trail

Decision date 22/12/2023 · Reference ↗

The Aeroflot airline reported that it has completed the settlement of relations with the Irish lessor SMBC Aviation Capital for 16 aircraft and one more aircraft under the management of SMBC Aviation Capital. "In accordance with the agreements reached, the lessors terminated their claims to the Russian parties both under insurance policies issued by Russian insurance companies and under leasing contracts with Aeroflot PJSC." The ownership of the aircraft was transferred to the insurance company "Strakhovaya kompaniya NSK" LLC, which paid the settlement amount. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced that its subsidiary SMBC Aviation Capital Limited has received an insurance settlement of $445m, subject to approval by the Irish courts. SMBC proceeds from Russian jet insurance settlements hit €1.2bn.

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 exited · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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