Emirates strikes deal to take ownership of six Airbus A380 aircraft
Emirates will take ownership of six Airbus A380-800 aircraft currently operated as part of its fleet under a lease agreement with Qatar’s Lesha Bank.
On November 10, 2026, Lesha Bank confirmed it had reached an agreement to sell six Airbus A380s to Emirates, two of which have already been completed.
Sale of the remaining four A380s are due to be concluded in stages through April 2028, as their respective leases conclude.
“We are pleased to have concluded this sale with Emirates, a long-standing and valued partner.” Jonathan Skirrow, Co-CEO of Lesha Aviation Services, said. “Completing the sale of the two aircraft marks an important milestone, and the phased transfer of the remaining four underscores both the strength of our relationship with the airline and our continued focus on delivering well-structured, value-accretive transactions for our investors.”
Lesha Bank added that the transaction reflects its “growing track record in aviation” and demonstrates the company’s “ability to structure and deliver seamless aircraft transitions that generate strong outcomes for clients and investors alike”.
Emirates A380s leased through Amedeo
The six A380s were leased to Emirates through Amedeo Air Four Plus which was acquired by Lesha Bank in June 2026.
It is understood that the aircraft include A6-EEY, A6-EOB, A6-EOM, A6-EOQ, A6-EOV and A6-EOX. All are aged between 10 and 12 years old.
Andi_Munich / Creative CommonsAccording to the most up to date ch-aviation data, two of the A380s are actively operating as part of Emirates’ fleet while four are currently in maintenance.
Emirates currently operates around 86 A380-800s, with 31 marked as inactive, according to ch-aviation.
Additionally, Amedeo Air Four Plus leases two Boeing 777-300ERs to Emirates and four Airbus A350-900s to Thai Airways.
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