Standard Chartered announces the successful financing of four Airbus A321neo and five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for United Airlines

London, UK and New York, US – 11 August 2026. Standard Chartered is pleased to announce the successful financing of four Airbus A321neo and five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for United Airlines, supporting the carrier’s ongoing fleet optimization and fuel efficiency strategy.

The Bank acted as Lead Arranger and Initial Lender for the approximately USD390 million transaction. The financing supports United Airlines’ continued investment in next generation narrowbody aircraft, which offer superior customer experience and improved fuel efficiency and operational performance.

Abhishek Pandey, Global Head, Transportation Finance, Standard Chartered said: “We are pleased to build on our relationship with United Airlines through this latest financing. As fleet investment requirements continue to grow, airlines increasingly value financing partners that can act in a timely manner and deliver financing solutions at scale. This transaction reflects the continued growth of our aviation finance business and demonstrates our ability to support strategic clients by leveraging our global network and distribution capabilities.”

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For further information please contact:

In New York, US:

Sammi He
Standard Chartered Americas
Sammi.he@sc.com

In London, UK:

Julien Moity
Communications Director, Europe
Standard Chartered
Email: Julien.moity@sc.com

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