AUSTIN, TX, March 4th, 2019 -- Aero Capital Solutions, Inc. (“ACS”), a leading mid-life aircraft leasing platform, announced the successful final closing on its first aviation investment vehicle with total aggregate equity commitments of $200 million. Investors include a broad group of sophisticated investors, registered investment advisers, and single and multi-family offices. In addition to the $200 million of equity, ACS closed on a $400 million debt facility with a multinational investment bank providing a total of approximately $600 million of capital for deployment.

Adam Davidson, ACS’ EVP of Business Development, commented, “We were pleased to see the strong demand for our first offering from such a sophisticated and diverse group of investors. Raising our first investment vehicle will allow us to continue building on our successful track record of acquiring and monetizing mid-life commercial aircraft.”

As of its final close on December 31, 2018, the vehicle was approximately 50% deployed, comprised of 21 commercial aircraft. The current portfolio includes a mix of mid-life Boeing and Airbus aircraft. These aircraft are on lease to a diversified group of airlines throughout the world.

Jason Barany, ACS’ CEO & CIO, commented, “Although we continue to operate in a competitive market, our integrated platform and extensive in-house capabilities, enable ACS to continue to extract incremental value from midlife aircraft assets.”

Vedder Price serves as legal counsel to ACS.