Macquarie Asset Management announces sale of Macquarie AirFinance

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has announced the sale of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) to global aviation services specialist Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd.

MAF was established in 2006 and, under Macquarie’s stewardship, has grown to become a world class aircraft leasing platform servicing a broad customer base of major global commercial airlines, with a portfolio of 352 commercial aircraft (including orders) across 48 countries.

MAM remains committed to the aviation sector as part of its broader asset-based finance investment strategy. Following the sale of MAF, the business will continue to leverage its deep and longstanding aviation expertise to pursue investment opportunities across the sector, including lending, leasing and aviation infrastructure.

Peter Glaser, Global Head of Credit & Insurance, Macquarie Asset Management, said: “Macquarie AirFinance’s strong position in the global aircraft leasing market reflects Macquarie Asset Management’s long-standing expertise in the sector and its ability to develop and invest in the platforms it manages.

“Our business has a strong track record of investing in asset-based finance and will continue to actively pursue opportunities in the sector,” Mr Glaser said. 

MAF is 50 per cent owned by Macquarie Group. The sale is expected to complete in the second half of calendar year 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.