The Export-Import Bank of China has bought a 50 percent stake in Avic Leasing Co Ltd fromAvic Capital Co Ltd.
A report released on Thursday by Avic Capital said its parent, Aviation Industry Corporation ofChina, agreed to an all-share deal with Export-Import Bank.
Aviation Industry, which operates aviation and ship leasing businesses, will continue to manageAvic Leasing, which has registered capital of 2 billion yuan ($320 million). Avic Capital owns54.8 percent of Avic Leasing. The deal is still to be approved by regulators, but is expected tobe completed this year.