Carlyle Aviation/Apollo Aviation Group

Apollo Aviation Group is a multi-strategy aviation investment manager that capitalizes on its extensive technical knowledge, in-depth industry expertise and long-standing presence in the mid-life commercial aviation sector. Apollo Aviation manages two private equity funds (SASOF and SASOF II) and several private accounts.  These funds provide the equity capital for Apollo’s dynamic and opportunistic approach to aircraft investing including acquiring, refurbishing, marketing and leasing commercial jet aircraft, engines and related assets, disassembly and resale of aircraft and components, and the management of flight equipment assets for leading investment funds and financial institutions. In 2013, Apollo Aviation formed AAG Capital Markets which manages investments in aviation securities.  Founded in 2002, Apollo Aviation has grown to nearly US$1.3 billion of aviation assets under management representing over 120 aircraft and 100 aircraft engines.  It has offices in the U.S., Ireland and Singapore.