SMBC Aviation Capital to merge with Goshok Aviation

finally, And as we expected in November 2021Goshawk Aviation Limited has announced that its shareholders have approved the purchase of the company by SMBC Aviation Capital Limited.

The deal excludes aircraft leased to Russian operators, where, since the conflict with Ukraine, EU sanctions have prevented the mobilization of these assets.

Ruth Kelly, CEO of Goshawk, said: “I am extremely proud of the commitment and extraordinary accomplishments of the Goshawk team, who have been building a world-class rental business, delivering innovative solutions to our customers and value to our stakeholders since 2013.”

“I am sure this marks the beginning of an exciting chapter as market trends point to growth in aircraft leasing with significant opportunities for people working in aviation,” she added.

“We are extremely proud of what the Goshawk team has accomplished since its founding in 2013 and most recently successfully navigated the depths of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the current uncertain geopolitical environment. The ability to achieve an assessment of Attractive reflects what Goshawk has achieved under the leadership of both the team and the shareholders.

Patrick Tsang, CEO of CTFE commented: “We are very grateful for the cooperation, dedication and commitment from all members of Goshawk over the years, especially during the recent challenging times that the industry has been through. At the same time, we are very excited about Goshawk’s next chapter with SMBC AC as they meet to become one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing platforms.”