Aviation
Castlelake is an experienced investor in aircraft and aviation assets, and offers tailored financing, leasing and servicing solutions. We focus on commercial aircraft and engines and aviation secured debt.
- $15 Billion+ Invested in Aviation Opportunities Since Inception
- 1/3+ of the Global Fleet Underwritten Since 2005
- 300+ Aircraft Actively Managed By Castlelake
Experienced investors in aircraft and engines throughout their economic life spans
Castlelake’s Aviation investment team has experience investing in aircraft and aviation assets across multiple economic and business cycles, dating back to the firm’s first fund in 2005. Using a differentiated hands-on approach, Castlelake leverages a specialized team that includes technical experts, risk management professionals, and dedicated financing specialists to generate and protect value at every stage of the investment period. Since inception, Castlelake has invested in more than 650 aircraft across diverse types.
One of the world’s top aviation lessors by fleet size
In addition to the firm’s investment expertise, Castlelake serves as a hands-on asset manager and servicer for a fleet of more than 3,500 aircraft, and has partnered with more than 90 airlines since inception. Our diverse customer base includes the world’s leading airlines across more than 50 countries around the globe.
Castlelake has experience spanning every major aircraft and engine type, and focuses on both in-production and aging aircraft. We specialize in creating tailored solutions and pride ourselves on long-term relationships with our counterparties.
Integrated infrastructure spanning nine specialized teams
As an experienced leader in aircraft ownership and servicing, Castlelake has built a differentiated platform dedicated to maximizing the value of these complex, illiquid assets. Castlelake has a robust infrastructure with more than 60 aviation team members across 9 in-house specialized teams.
Many Castlelake team members have several decades of experiencing investing and managing aviation assets. With interconnected specialties, the team navigates each stage of the aircraft acquisition, leasing and sales process to deliver value to our partners.
Sourcing
Significant focus on sourcing opportunities through long-standing relationships across a global network of aircraft leasing companies, airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, asset managers, disassembly firms, co-investors, restructuring advisors, industry consultants and brokers.
Underwriting
Multifaceted review of the investment from all angles including the asset’s technical profile, lessee, jurisdiction and the various potential outcomes that will ultimately influence value.
Exiting
Focus on enhancing value and exit optionality through asset sales, operating leases, green-time and stub engine leases, and ultimately sale into the disassembly market.
Meet Our AviationUnderwriting Team
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Joe McConnellCo-Head of Aviation, Portfolio Manager & Partner
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Mat AdamoHead of Underwriting, Aviation
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Robert MurphyHead of Aviation Risk Management
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Ardy GhanbarChief Financial Officer, Aviation
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Annemarie FlemingFinancial Controller, Aviation
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Nick RyanDirector, Aviation
Meet Our AviationMarketing, Trading & Transaction Management Team
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Otto VerhoeffCo-Head of Aviation, Chief Commercial Officer & Partner
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Chris BuckleyHead of Marketing, Aviation
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Jeanette DelehantyHead of Transaction Management, Aviation
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Neil McCrossanHead of Trading, Aviation
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Sankalp GargSenior VP Aircraft Marketing
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June RajSenior VP Aircraft Marketing & Trading
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Stephen FlynnVP Aircraft Marketing & Trading
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Michael HackettVP Aircraft Marketing
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Sigfus OlafssonVP Aircraft Marketing
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Chris PellyVP Aircraft Marketing
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Kate PierseVP Aircraft Marketing
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George TeeuwenVP Aircraft Marketing
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Graeme DoddVP Trading, Aviation
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Stuart MacGregorVP Trading, Aviation