ITOCHU Corporation has invested in Sirius Aviation Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based aviation investment manager focused on acquiring and managing mid-life aircraft leased to airlines worldwide. Through the transaction, ITOCHU joins existing shareholder Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, the strategic investment platform jointly owned by Mubadala Capital and Alpha Wave Global.
The investment comes amid continued growth in global passenger traffic and ongoing constraints in new aircraft deliveries, which have strengthened demand for leased aircraft capacity, particularly in the mid-life segment. As a result, investor interest in aircraft leasing has increased, alongside demand for specialist asset managers capable of overseeing aircraft acquisition, lease management and remarketing activities.
Founded in 2019, Sirius provides a full range of aviation investment management services, including aircraft acquisitions, debt financing arrangements, lease management, remarketing and asset sales. Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in aircraft leasing and aviation investments, the company has built a strong position in the mid-life aircraft market and has delivered consistent risk-adjusted returns to investors.
ITOCHU plans to leverage Sirius’s industry expertise, airline relationships and investment management capabilities alongside its own aviation portfolio, which includes more than 90 aircraft and engines. The company also expects the partnership to create new opportunities across the broader aviation sector, including aftermarket and aerospace-related businesses.
