SMBC Aviation Capital has been named as one of the bidders considering acquiring the $5-billion aircraft portfolio of Awas Aviation Capital. The deal has entered the second round of bidding. The portfolio has seen substantial interest from Asian aircraft leasing companies, including Orix Aviation, Macquarie Group, Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) and Cheung Kong Holdings.
SMBC Aviation Capital bids for AWAS portfolio
SMBC Aviation Capital has been named as one of the bidders considering acquiring the $5-billion aircraft portfolio of Awas Aviation Capital. The deal has entered the second round of bidding. The portfolio has seen substantial interest from Asian aircraft leasing companies, including Orix Aviation, Macquarie Group, Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) and Cheung Kong Holdings.