23 April 2025

SKY Leasing closes flagship aviation fund at US$1.35 billion

Financial

SKY Leasing LLC, a prominent alternative investment manager with a strong pedigree in aviation finance, has reported the final close of its flagship fund, SKY Fund VI, L.P. (along with its parallel vehicle, collectively known as “SFVI” or “the Fund”). The Fund closed substantially above its original target, securing over US$1.35 billion in capital commitments. […]

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Thoma Bravo to acquire parts of Boeing’s Digital Aviation units

Financial

Boeing has announced a definitive agreement to sell significant parts of its Digital Aviation Solutions business to Thoma Bravo, a software-focused investment firm. The all-cash deal, valued at US$10.55 billion, includes renowned assets such as Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways. The sale is a strategic move by Boeing aimed at sharpening its focus on core

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AAR becomes first supply chain alliance partner for DLA Aviation

Military & Defense

AAR CORP. has entered into a supply chain alliance charter with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation’s Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia. This agreement marks a significant milestone, as AAR becomes DLA Richmond’s first official supply chain alliance partner. The charter aims to streamline and enhance efficiency throughout the DLA’s procurement operations. By establishing

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Air Central opts for StandardAero to provide engine MRO services

MRO & Production

China Central Longhao Airlines – operating as Air Central – has opted for StandardAero to deliver maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for its CFM International CFM56-7B engines. These engines power the airline’s Boeing 737-800BCF freighter fleet. The collaboration began last month with the induction of the first engine for a performance restoration shop visit

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