Dubai – Mubasher: Emirates NBD has executed its aircraft finance lease facility with India-based airline IndiGo, providing financing to support the acquisition of two Airbus A321neo aircraft.

This transaction aligns with Emirates NBD’s dedicated Aviation Desk’s commitment to supporting the growth of the aviation sector in India, according to a press release.

It comes as IndiGo reinforces its position as India’s largest domestic airline.  

Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking, Emirates NBD, said:  "As we expand our Aviation Desk’s client servicing solutions, executing this facility positions Emirates NBD as a key liquidity provider for the aviation sector in the Middle East and internationally.”

“With this announcement, we continue to build upon Emirates NBD’s ambition to become a long-term financial partner of choice in aviation and asset-based financing – offering global reach, sector depth, and the flexibility required to support industry growth,” Al Qassim indicated.

Riyaz Peermohamed, Chief Aircraft Acquisition and Financing Officer, IndiGo, commented: “We look forward to building on the success of this transaction and further strengthen our relationship in future.”  

Emirates NBD recently disclosed its financial results for the first nine months (9M) of 2025, recording net income valued at AED 36.70 billion.