Sumitomo aims for world's largest leased fleet of 2,000-plus planes

TransportationJapanese trading company builds up inventory of older aircraft to meet goalSumitomo Corp. changed the name of Air Lease to Sumisho Air Lease following the acquisition. (Sumisho Air Lease)KENTO HIRASHIMA and KEIICHI FURUKAWAAugust 29, 2026 01:46 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. is expanding its fleet of aircraft, targeting more than 2,000 planes in an effort to become the largest player in the leasing industry.