Private investment firm AE Industrial Partners has closed its second aerospace leasing fund, AE Industrials Partners Aerospace Leasing Fund II, which was oversubscribed with capital commitments of $418 million. The company said this reflects the “strong support from both existing and new investors”.
Commitments came from a mix of institutional investors, including public and private pensions, family offices, and endowments.
“We are grateful for the strong interest we have seen in our latest fund from both existing and new investors,” said AE Industrial co-CEO and managing partner David Rowe. “This enthusiastic response underscores our team's deep experience, track record, and global network. It also demonstrates that investors are looking for longer-term opportunities with strong underlying assets that can insulate them from market volatility while providing more predictable returns.”
AE Industrial partner and head of aerospace leasing Nathan Dickstein commented: “A convergence of industry tailwinds, including production bottlenecks, and airlines becoming more focused on utility and reliability, have continued to drive strong demand for commercial leased aerospace assets. This, coupled with the robust global growth for specialized or modified aircraft, creates unique well-structured investment opportunities.”