investment and portfolio - Avilease, a rapidly growing aircraft leasing company launched three years ago by PEF, is charting an ambitious course in the global aviation finance sector with plans to significantly expand its curre...
nt $8 billion portfolio.
The company currently manages approximately 200 aircraft and serves 50 airlines across 30 countries, with its largest market presence (20%) in the United States. This global diversification strategy has been crucial for risk management and establishing a strong market position.
In a significant move toward expansion, Avilease has secured an order book of 105 aircraft, including the strategic A350 freighter order. However, the delivery timeline for these aircraft, particularly the Boeing orders, extends into 2030 and beyond, reflecting the broader industry's supply chain challenges.
The company's growth strategy operates on multiple fronts. Beyond organic growth, Avilease has demonstrated its willingness to pursue strategic acquisitions, as evidenced by its purchase of Standard Chartered's leasing business. This acquisition not only expanded their portfolio but also brought in valuable industry expertise, with the company now employing 90 professionals across its global offices, with main operations in Riyadh.
Avilease's target is to reach a $20 billion balance sheet, positioning itself among the industry's top ten lessors. This ambitious goal reflects the company's confidence in the aviation sector's long-term growth prospects, despite current supply chain constraints.
The extended delivery timeline for new aircraft orders, particularly stretching into 2030, aligns with industry-wide production challenges. Boeing's current production rates remain below 2018 levels, though plans are in place to double production by 2030. This situation has created a unique market dynamic where existing aircraft assets have retained strong value due to limited new supply.
The company currently manages approximately 200 aircraft and serves 50 airlines across 30 countries, with its largest market presence (20%) in the United States. This global diversification strategy has been crucial for risk management and establishing a strong market position.
In a significant move toward expansion, Avilease has secured an order book of 105 aircraft, including the strategic A350 freighter order. However, the delivery timeline for these aircraft, particularly the Boeing orders, extends into 2030 and beyond, reflecting the broader industry's supply chain challenges.
The company's growth strategy operates on multiple fronts. Beyond organic growth, Avilease has demonstrated its willingness to pursue strategic acquisitions, as evidenced by its purchase of Standard Chartered's leasing business. This acquisition not only expanded their portfolio but also brought in valuable industry expertise, with the company now employing 90 professionals across its global offices, with main operations in Riyadh.
Avilease's target is to reach a $20 billion balance sheet, positioning itself among the industry's top ten lessors. This ambitious goal reflects the company's confidence in the aviation sector's long-term growth prospects, despite current supply chain constraints.
The extended delivery timeline for new aircraft orders, particularly stretching into 2030, aligns with industry-wide production challenges. Boeing's current production rates remain below 2018 levels, though plans are in place to double production by 2030. This situation has created a unique market dynamic where existing aircraft assets have retained strong value due to limited new supply.