Commercial Aviation Finance

The Commercial Aviation Finance team is known globally for its skills in the financing of aircraft and aviation-related assets. We represent leasing companies, commercial banks, non-bank lenders, private equity funds, joint venture investors, governmental agencies and manufacturers in a broad array of aviation transactions, many involving complex financial structures.

Our clients are sophisticated players who understand the credit and legal risks involved in aircraft transactions. Whether buying, leasing, lending, servicing, raising capital or managing a private equity portfolio, they count on us to understand both their business objectives and the commercial realities they face. They value our deep knowledge of aircraft assets, and our ability to monetize those assets in creative ways.

We structure, negotiate and execute all transaction types in the aircraft space, from billion-dollar capital markets transactions to smaller end-of-life deals. This diversity affords us a panoramic view of the global market for aviation assets, which lets us tailor our advice to current market conditions. The markets are ever-changing, and we help clients navigate the particular issues of the day in the context of broader historical trends.

In times of economic downturn, clients turn to our litigation and restructuring capabilities. Our team has been engaged in every major airline bankruptcy of the past two decades, bringing unmatched experience in restructuring transactions, enforcing remedies and defending clients in disputes. This combination of transactional, regulatory and litigation experience, together with our consistent recognition in Chambers Global as one of the world’s top asset finance practices, positions us as a trusted advisor to the most sophisticated market participants.

Our services include: