Emirates secures Shariah-compliant A350 financing

Emirates finalized a twelve-year Shariah-compliant lease agreement in 2026 to acquire two Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This transaction was facilitated by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB). The financing structure combines traditional French lease features adapted for Shariah compliance. Previously, these arrangements were typically handled separately. Emirates’ acquisition of the new A350s demonstrates continued investment in its fleet modernization strategy.