Investec agrees the sale of two Airbus A380 aircraft to Emirates

Investec, a leading international financial services provider, is pleased to announce that its Aviation team has agreed the forward-sale of two Airbus A380 aircraft to Emirates, the world’s largest operator of wide-body passenger aircraft.

This transaction supports Emirates’ ongoing commitment to operating a modern, efficient fleet, with the A380 remaining a cornerstone of its long-haul premium offering. The transaction supports the airline’s strategy of securing long term capacity across its fleet and enables further growth of its global network from its hub in Dubai, which now spans over 140 cities across six continents.

Clayton Woollgar, Head of Structured Finance at Investec Aviation, stated: “We are pleased to have agreed the sale of these two A380s with Emirates, a longstanding client of the bank. This transaction demonstrates the ability of the Investec Aviation team to deliver favourable structures for our investment partners, while supporting the strategic objectives of one of our valued airline customers.”

Emirates attributed the successful transaction to Investec’s deep understanding of its requirements and the broader market, and the airline expressed appreciation to the Investec team for the collaboration.

Investec Aviation Finance offers a comprehensive approach to aviation investment and lending. Over the past decade, the team has originated more than $10 billion in aviation debt and deployed $1.3 billion in capital, consistently delivering returns above target across its core platforms.

Backed by a 20+ year track record and deep industry knowledge, Investec supports airlines, lessors, and investors with tailored debt financing, leasing, advisory, and fund solutions. Its partnership model ensures full alignment with investors through meaningful co-investment, while its flexible structuring capabilities enable creative solutions across the capital stack. With over $5.3 billion raised for aircraft acquisitions across four equity vehicles - three of which are fully realised - Investec continues to help clients grow and manage their fleets through innovative financing strategies.