CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), executed a sale and leaseback transaction for a pair of Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Lufthansa Airlines as operator.
Lufthansa took delivery of the two widebody aircraft in late 2025 and early 2026. Both aircraft will be operated on long-haul routes and feature the airline’s new Allegris cabin configuration, offering upgraded business, premium economy and economy classes.
“This sale and leaseback agreement with Lufthansa represents a key transaction for CDB Aviation, as we continue to grow the portfolio with top-tier credits and new technology, liquid assets,” Gavan Daly, head of commercial, EMEA at CDB Aviation, said. “While we have recently worked with Lufthansa’s engine leasing arm and have previously sold aircraft to Lufthansa Group’s sister airlines, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings, this marks our first direct leasing transaction with Lufthansa Airlines.”
