AV AirFinance is a leading commercial aviation lending platform owned by KKR, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers and a long term investor in the aviation sector.
Established in 2021, AV AirFinance has committed over $4.2bn of capital, supporting a global customer base of both airlines and aircraft owners.
With the significant capital backing of KKR, AV AirFinance provides our customers with bespoke financing solutions, including the ability to underwrite and hold large financing transactions.
The AV AirFinance team has arranged in excess of $30bn of financing across their careers. Utilising this comprehensive asset expertise, the team can offer financing solutions across a broad array of asset types including commercial aircraft, freighters and engines on both a senior secured and mezzanine basis.
AV AirFinance is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and also has locations in the US and Singapore – the company has quickly become an industry leader and is excited to support the sustainable growth of commercial aviation alongside its growing customer base.
Structured Financing Options
The AV AirFinance team work closely with airlines and lessors alike to find the best possible solutions for their asset financing needs. We have a broad and developing pallet of underwriting strategies and the ability to underwrite from a single asset trade up to a large-scale venture.
- Lessor secondary market financings
- Lessor SLB financings
- Airline direct financing
- Mezzanine financing
- Commercial aircraft / engines / freighters
AV AirFinance
at a glance
$4.2bn
Total Committed Capital
190+
Number of Loans Underwritten
30+
Number of Asset Types
70+
Airlines
