Emirates to take ownership of six Airbus A380s from Qatari bank as leases expire through 2028

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Lesha Bank has agreed to sell Emirates six Airbus A380s that the Dubai carrier already operates. Two aircraft have transferred to Emirates, with the remaining four due to be handed over as their leases end by April 2028.

Discovered 2026-11-11T01:05:36.410000-08:00 | 2026-11-11T01:05:36.410000-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The deal converts six aircraft already in Emirates’ fleet from leased assets to owned aircraft, with transfers timed to lease expirations through April 2028.
  • Two aircraft have already changed ownership; the remaining four handovers extend the transaction over several years, linking the carrier’s fleet ownership plans to end-of-lease timing.

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