Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to Acquire Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for ~$7B

Bain Capital Private Equity Takes Majority Stake in FDH Aero

June 8, 2026

IT Services

FDH Aero entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from Bain Capital Private Equity, with Audax Private Equity (the company’s majority shareholder since 2017) expected to remain a significant investor. The partnership is intended to fund FDH’s next phase of growth through continued investment in capabilities, its service model, global reach, and strategic acquisitions.

Macquarie AirFinance Acquires $2.2B Aircraft Portfolio from ALAFCO

January 10, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Macquarie AirFinance, with backing and equity from Macquarie Asset Management, PGGM Infrastructure Fund and Australian Retirement Trust (ART), will acquire a $US2.2 billion aircraft portfolio from ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.P. The deal — supported by a $US1.65 billion acquisition facility underwritten by BNP Paribas, Citibank, MUFG Bank and Natixis — will expand and modernize Macquarie AirFinance's fleet and improve its emissions profile; ALAFCO shareholders approved the transaction and completion was expected in 2023.

Begbies Traynor Group Acquires MAF Finance Group

May 10, 2021

Financial Services

Begbies Traynor Group plc has acquired finance broker MAF Finance Group (formerly Midlands Asset Finance) in a transaction worth up to £11.75 million. MAF — a South Normanton, Derbyshire–based team of 46 finance specialists that arranged over £150 million of finance last year — will continue trading under the MAF brand as a ringfenced broker within Begbies, expanding Begbies Traynor’s financing advisory and broking capabilities nationwide.

Macquarie-led Consortium Acquires 88% Stake in AirTrunk

April 8, 2020

Infrastructure

A consortium led by Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund 2 (MAIF2), managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), has closed financial close to acquire an 88% stake in AirTrunk, valuing the company at more than A$3 billion. The stake was purchased from Goldman Sachs, Sixth Street Partners and founder Robin Khuda, who will retain a material stake and remain CEO; the investment will accelerate AirTrunk's planned expansion across the Asia-Pacific.

Sunsuper Takes 25% Stake in Macquarie AirFinance

December 19, 2019

Financial Services

Sunsuper agreed to acquire a 25% interest in Macquarie Group's aircraft leasing business, Macquarie AirFinance. The deal follows a prior 25% investment by Dutch pension fund PGGM; Macquarie will continue to support and manage Macquarie AirFinance as its exclusive platform for aviation leasing.

Macquarie (MIRA / MEIF6) Acquires Farnborough Airport

September 30, 2019

Transportation

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6 (MEIF6), has acquired Farnborough Airport from a consortium of private investors. The transaction adds the UK’s only dedicated business aviation airport to MIRA’s airport and FBO portfolio as it looks to further develop Farnborough’s facilities and services for the business aviation market.