Emirates NBD Signs $350 Million Aircraft Financing Deal with Emirates Airline

Emirates NBD has signed a $350 million aircraft financing deal with Emirates Airline. The deal is part of the bank's efforts to support the aviation sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates NBD is a UAE-based bank that offers a range of banking services, including corporate and consumer banking, treasury activities, Islamic banking, and other operations. The bank is organized into five business segments and has a portfolio of investments, funds management, and interbank treasury operations.

Dubai, UAE – Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has signed a USD 350 million aircraft financing deal with Emirates Airline. The facility supports the delivery of two Boeing 777-200LRF (Long Range Freighter) aircraft, further bolstering Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet expansion and growth strategy [1].

This landmark transaction underscores Emirates NBD’s strategic alignment with national priorities and its commitment to supporting critical infrastructure development in the UAE. The deal marks the bank’s first dedicated freighter mortgage style financing partnership with Emirates, secured after a competitive process. It also highlights the bank’s Aviation Desk sectoral expertise and capability to deliver tailored, large-scale aviation financing solutions [1].

Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking, Emirates NBD, stated, "This financing for Emirates Airline demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting the core sectors that drive the UAE’s economic vision. Our long-standing partnership with Emirates Airline is a result of our specialized capabilities in delivering flexible aviation finance solutions to our clients" [1].

Michael Doersam, Chief Financial & Group Services Officer, Emirates Group, added, "This milestone transaction with Emirates NBD represents our first financing secured against an aircraft with the bank. It builds on our established relationship and demonstrates confidence in our solid financial performance and profitable business model. This streamlined, cost-efficient solution provides greater operational control throughout the financing term" [1].

Emirates NBD’s broader strategy to back critical infrastructure development in the UAE and deepen its longstanding partnership with Emirates is evident in this deal. It strengthens trade flows across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas through Dubai’s strategic air corridor [1].

This deal also reflects Emirates Airline's strategic shift towards more streamlined financing approaches, demonstrating its commitment to operational efficiency and cost management [1].

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[1] Reuters, "Emirates NBD Fuels UAE's Global Trade Ambition," September 4, 2025. [https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-09-04:newsml_Zaw2R3XXk:0-pressr-emirates-nbd-fuels-uae-s-global-trade-ambition-financing-two-boeing-777-freighters-for-emirates-airline/](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-09-04:newsml_Zaw2R3XXk:0-pressr-emirates-nbd-fuels-uae-s-global-trade-ambition-financing-two-boeing-777-freighters-for-emirates-airline/)