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SMBC Aviation Capital is a leading global aircraft leasing company. We lease commercial jet aircraft to airlines and offer investors and aircraft owners a range of investment opportunities and management services.As of August 2016, we own and manage over 450 aircraft valued at over $15 billion on lease to airline customers in over 45 countries around the world. We are committed to developing and growing our business and have made commitments to purchase a further 205 aircraft worth over $23 billion from Airbus and Boeing in the coming years.

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