SMBC Aviation Capital has reported strong results for the financial year ended 31 March 2017. The lessor has posted an 11% increase in revenue and other operating income to $1,162 million (2016: $1,046 million), driven by investments in young aircraft combined with strong aircraft trading activity. Operating profit was up 25% to $661 million (2016: $530 million) and Profit before Taxation up 48% to $346 million (2016: $233 million). SMBC’s aircraft assets increased by 3% to $10.5 billion; the lessor has 670 owned, managed and committed aircraft at year-end. During the past year, SMBC completed 111 transactions, including its first

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