JUNE 30TH, 2026

iStrings Aviation Capital arranges the acquisition of two Airbus A321neo aircraft

30th June 2026: iStrings Aviation Capital Co., Ltd. (“iStrings”) has announced the successful arrangement of the acquisition of two Airbus A321neo aircraft. iStrings acted as a deal arranger on behalf of a Japanese investor. The aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133 engines and are currently leased to United Airlines.

Hirotoshi Takezoe, Chief Business Development Officer at iStrings said: “We are delighted to announce the successful closing of this transaction in collaboration with our lessor partner – CALC. This transaction demonstrates our ability to connect Japanese investors with attractive aircraft investment opportunities, leveraging our extensive network and expertise across the global aviation industry. We remain committed to supporting the aviation industry by connecting Japanese capital with opportunities in the global aviation market.”

Terry Choi, Managing Director – Aircraft Trading and Pricing at CALC said “We are pleased to complete our first transaction with iStrings, marking an important milestone in CALC’s development in the Japanese Operating Lease (JOL) market, where we continue to serve as the aircraft servicer, leveraging our industry expertise and airline relationships to deliver effective asset management and long-term value to all stakeholders.”



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