Navigating Aviation's Most Complex Deals with Precision and Partnership. We're a commercial aircraft leasing platform that adapts to every operational challenge.
AELF is a full-service commercial aircraft leasing platform specializing in mid-life aircraft solutions. We excel at fleet modernization strategies, remarketing aircraft approaching end-of-lease terms, and providing creative solutions for distressed situations.
Our management team understands airline operations inside and out, allowing us to structure deals that align with our customers actual flight operations and capacity requirements. When traditional solutions fall short, our creative structuring capabilities and proven track record ensure we find a way forward.
Backed by several experienced in house aeronatical engineers based in Miami, AELF delivers the technical expertise and reliability that complex aviation deals demand. We're the counterparty that closes deals, regardless of complexity or obstacles.
AELF has a focused and disciplined value-based investment approach
Acquisition strategy based upon identification of distressed assets / challenged lessees and / or difficult jurisdictions
AELF seeks out assets needing marketing or bridging from one airline to the next
AELF identifies and initiates discussions with sellers looking for immediate or near-term liquidity
Strong in-house technical expertise drives value creation through ability to transition out of distressed situations
One of few institutional investors willing to invest in dormant aircraft
Willingness to manage aircraft and their records through transitional maintenance generates significant value from assets
Technical capabilities create acquisition opportunities with limited competition, as other lessors shy away from “high-touch assets” (i.e. assets that require significant points of contact through the lease, such as technical and redeployment)
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Capital Structure Well-Suited for Investment Strategy
Strong Technical and Marketing Capability gives us a broader base of aircraft to chose from and a broader market to deliver aircraft into
Robust balance sheet generated from continual reinvestment of returned capital and profits since inception
Significant liquidity position and relationships allows us to fund and back-lever investments while maintaining conservative leverage levels
Capital Structure Well-Suited for Investment Strategy
AELF only targets a select group of assets that have broad market penetration
We are focused and disicplined with our approach
Our focus enables teams to to deeply understand assets and costs of returning assets to service
We maintain relationships with each operator in our target asset classes of the 737NG and the A330- 200/ 300.
Our team is able to understand the demand for each asset type helping mitigate remarketing risk
We have a long record of marketing and remarking aircraft on long-term leases with market leading terms
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Navigating Aviation's Most Complex Deals with Precision and Partnership. We're a commercial aircraft leasing platform that adapts to every operational challenge
Our in-house portfolio management team continually monitors each transaction to ensure underwriting targets are achieved
We predict and pre-empt any potential technical issues while prolonging the in-service life of the asset
End of life monetization can include re-leasing, parting out or selling the asset – AELF's engine leasing pool is a testament to this strategy, as these assets, which were fully depreciated, are experiencing an extended life as the firm burns off the remaining green time
