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1998
Legacy Portfolio Launches
Legacy Portfolio Grows Organically to 11 Aircraft
2005
Partnering with Hedge Funds and Family Offices
Grows Legacy Portfolio to 34 Aircraft
2008
Global Financial Crisis
2009
Legacy Portfolio Maintains Conservative Growth to 38 Aircraft
2010
Aviator Capital Joint Venture with a Publicly Traded BDC
2012
Legacy Portfolio Grows to 51 Aircraft
2013
Aviator's First Pooled Investment Fund held its final closing
2016
Aviator's Second Pooled Investment Fund held its final closing
2017
Aviator's Third Pooled Investment Fund held its final closing
2018
Aviator's Fourth Pooled Investment Fund held its final closing
2022
Aviator's Fifth Pooled Investment Fund held its final closing
2023
Aviator's Sixth Pooled Investment Fund held its final closing
2024
Aviator's First Evergreen Pooled Investment Fund is launched
Aviator Capital Management, LLC and Aviator Capital Aircraft Managers, LLC (collectively, “Aviator”) are, respectively, an alternative asset manager and a commercial aircraft leasing company, with offices in Miami, Florida, and Dublin, Ireland. Aviator invests in used commercial aircraft and engines under operating leases to airlines and operators in both developed and emerging markets. Currently, Aviator manages six pooled investment funds.
Aviator’s internal capabilities are a key differentiator and contributor to its competitive edge in identifying, assessing, structuring, closing, and managing transactions. Aviator’s management team—including its principals, who have independently managed a legacy portfolio since 1999—has extensive experience in aircraft acquisitions, leasing, operations, finance, and investor relations, along with a robust network of relationships with global commercial airlines, aircraft lessors, brokers, and financial institutions. These strengths, combined with deep technical knowledge of aircraft and engines, comprehensive insight into airline fleet planning, and a strong grasp of global aviation market trends, have enabled the core members of the management team to build a full-service, in-house leasing platform.