Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has announced the sale of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) to global aviation services specialist Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).
MAF was established in 2006 and has 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 expertise to pursue investment opportunities across the sector, including lending, leasing and aviation infrastructure.
MAF is 50 percent owned by Macquarie Group. The sale is expected to complete in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
