WSA and BeYoke Capital Complete A330-300 JOL Transaction with MUFG Financing

World Star Aviation and BeYoke Capital have successfully arranged the sale and acquisition of one Airbus A330-300, currently on lease to Asiana Airlines, to a Japanese Operating Lease (“JOL”) investor. The debt financing for the transaction was provided by MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Marc S. Iarchy, Partner at World Star Aviation, commented: “We are pleased to achieve a very successful transition of this A330-300 into the Japanese Operating Lease market in collaboration with BeYoke Capital. This transaction reflects continued depth of demand from JOL investors for high-quality aviation assets. We value our engagement with BeYoke Capital as JOL arranger and MUFG and look forward to pursuing further opportunities together.”

Rion Sato, CEO of BeYoke Capital, commented: “This is a milestone transaction for BeYoke. The successful closing demonstrates our capability to originate, arrange and execute complex aviation transactions. We are grateful to have completed this deal with a highly experienced and trusted global industry player such as World Star Aviation.”

June Raj, Managing Director, MUFG’s Head of Aviation for Asia Pacific, commented: “This transaction showcases MUFG’s ability to analyze, structure and close complex financing transactions  tailored for our clients. Coming on the back of our recent recognition as Global Aviation Bank of the Year*, the deal reaffirms the depth of our aviation franchise both globally and in Asia Pacific. It also reflects our commitment to growing our longstanding relationship with World Star Aviation, including through two successful ABS issuances and we are pleased to build on this first collaboration with BeYoke Capital for many more successful partnerships together.” 

*MUFG was named Global Bank of the Year at Airline Economics’ Aviation 100 Global Awards 2026