CARLYLE AVIATION IN THE NEWS


Strong growth in demand for used surplus parts is forecast over the next decade as the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market grows. Part-outs make up around 80 percent of the supply of used parts with current demand estimated to be approximately $3.5 billion.

Multi-strategy aviation investment company Apollo Aviation Group has raised $833 million for its third new avia- tion-related fund. The new vehicle, named SASOF III, is an institutionally-focused commingled private equity fund.

Apollo Aviation Group president Robert Korn sees plenty of unrealized potential in the Asia-Pacific used aircraft market. Colin Baker reports.

Spare parts are the lifeblood of operational reliability for aircraft operators but where surplus inventories are concerned there is need to have the right solutions to dispose of such inventory accordingly. AviTrader MRO speaks to the key players in the business.

The recent slump in fuel prices has allowed airlines to operate more mature engines cost-effectively, making te most of green-time while putting of the hefty investment needed for newer models.

Americas Deal of the Year: Apollo Aviation ABS The Aviation 100 Americas Deal of the Year is awarded to Apollo Aviation for its debut securitisation transaction, which substantially closed oversubscribed on November 21.