CDB Aviation finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with Lufthansa Airlines on 30 June 2026, transferring ownership while retaining operational control. Lufthansa sells the aircraft to CDB Aviation and immediately leases them back under an operating lease, optimizing capital structure without sacrificing fleet access. The two widebodies, delivered to Lufthansa in late 2025 and early 2026, feature the carrier’s current Allegris cabin configuration and will operate on long-haul routes. This transaction underscores the sector’s shift toward sale-and-leaseback financing amid high interest rates, while expanding CDB Aviation’s portfolio with modern Boeing 787-9s. Lease term duration and deal value remain undisclosed.