Global Infrastructure SherpaMacquarie Asset Management sells Macquarie AirFinance to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Macquarie AirFinance (MAF)
Project
Macquarie Asset Management announced the sale of Macquarie AirFinance, an aircraft leasing company with a portfolio of 352 commercial aircraft, to global aviation services specialist Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.
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Deal Analysis
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), a global asset manager focused on long-term infrastructure investments, has announced the sale of Macquarie AirFinance to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a global aviation services specialist. This transaction involves Macquarie AirFinance's substantial portfolio of 352 commercial aircraft, representing a significant divestment for MAM and a strategic acquisition for DAE, which primarily focuses on aircraft leasing and maintenance. The deal aligns with MAM's strategy of realizing value from its diverse infrastructure holdings and DAE's commitment to expanding its core aviation services capabilities.
- Sale of a substantial aircraft leasing portfolio comprising 352 commercial aircraft.
- Involvement of two major global entities: Macquarie Asset Management (seller) and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (buyer).
- Strategic expansion for DAE in its core aviation services and leasing business.
- Transaction value remains undisclosed.
Timeline
Announced
Mar 2, 2026
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