Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has announced it has reached an agreement to forward sell its sole-managed A380-800 MSN190 to its lessee Emirates at the conclusion of its lease term in 2027. The transaction was agreed on behalf of a group of Asia-based institutional investors in a long-term lease deal originally structured by Stratos in 2015. This deal underscores Stratos’ expertise in underwriting and managing high-value aviation assets and facilitating complex end-of-lease transactions in collaboration with leading global airlines. The company’s team worked closely with Emirates to ensure a smooth transition, supporting the carrier’s long-term fleet strategy and operational requirements.
Cian O’Shea, Marketing Director at Stratos, said: “We are delighted to have worked with Emirates to support their long-term fleet requirements. This transaction reaffirms our ability to continue to support our airline partners and deliver best-in-class asset management services to our institutional partners.“
About Emirates:
Emirates is the world’s largest international airline, serving over 140 destinations on six continents from its global hub in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is the airline’s long-standing strategy to operate a modern and efficient all-widebody aircraft fleet, which currently comprises of Airbus A380s, Airbus A350s, and Boeing 777s. Emirates has won customer and industry recognition around the world for its relentless focus on excellence and its continuous investments to offer the best travel products, services, and experience – in the air, and on the ground.