SMBC Aviation Capital completes 57 aircraft deliveries and 45 new lease agreements in FY2015/16

SMBC Aviation Capital reported (19-Jul-2016) the following operational and other highlights for the fiscal year ended 31-Mar-2016:

• Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's affirmed the company's long-term issuer default rating at BBB+;
• USD600 million revolving credit facility entered into with a consortium of five major banks during the year;
• Order placed for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, bringing order book to 205 aircraft, comprising 110 A320neo aircraft, 5 A321ceo aircraft and 90 737 MAX 8 aircraft;
• Completed 57 aircraft deliveries, including SMBC Aviation Capital's first Boeing 787-8;
• Concluded 45 new lease agreements, sold 27 owned and managed aircraft and added 12 new customers. [more - original PR]