World Star Aviation and BeYoke Capital arranged the sale and acquisition of one Airbus A330-300 aircraft, currently on lease to Asiana Airlines, to a Japanese Operating Lease investor. MUFG Bank, Ltd. provided the debt financing for the transaction.
The deal transitions the widebody aircraft into the Japanese Operating Lease market, a structure popular among Japanese investors for its tax benefits including accelerated depreciation. Marc S. Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation, stated that the transaction achieved a successful transition of the A330-300 in collaboration with BeYoke Capital.
This move reflects ongoing activity in the aircraft leasing sector, where Japanese Operating Leases continue to play a key role in financing aviation assets. MUFG, a frequent participant in such deals, supported the financing amid a market where A330-300 values and lease rates have shown strength, with recent reports noting increases of up to 20% in values since early 2025.