San Francisco, CA- January 25, 2023- Sky Leasing LLC (“SKY Leasing”) a leading
alternative asset manager with extensive experience investing institutional capital in aviation,
today announced the final close of Sky Fund V, L.P. (“SFV or the Fund”). The Fund closed
oversubscribed with approximately $770 million in capital commitments with strong support
from existing and new investors that include global insurance companies, sovereigns, pension
funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices.
The Fund is a continuation of the investment program of SKY Leasing focused on providing
capital solutions to airlines seeking fleet modernization primarily through the sale-leaseback of
new aircraft deliveries. To date, SFV has committed over half of the capital raised to acquire a
fleet of 48 aircraft with an average age under three years.
“The capital raised for SFV is well positioned for the post-covid recovery period, which
continues to present attractive investment opportunities for new and young mid-life aircraft”
said Austin Wiley, Chief Executive Officer of SKY Leasing.
Eaton Partners acted as the exclusive global placement agent for the Fund.
About SKY Leasing
SKY Leasing, LLC (“SKY Leasing”) is a premier aircraft leasing asset manager with offices in
San Francisco, California, Dublin, Ireland, and Singapore. The company’s fund management
business was founded in 2019, in partnership with M&G Investments. Since 2016, SKY Leasing
has invested over $7 billion to acquire new and young mid-life aircraft. For more information
about SKY Leasing, visit www.skyleasing.com.
