Muscat - Sharikat Mubasher: The global investment company BlueFive Capital announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platform in the GCC.

The platform will commence fundraising for its first investment vehicle, BlueFive Wings Fund I, targeting in excess of $1.0 billion in commitments for commercial aircraft assets, the company announced in a press release today.

 BlueFive Leasing will focus on leasing narrow-body and wide-body aircraft of all ages through the cycle, to a diverse client base of high-quality airlines worldwide, capitalizing on the robust growth of air travel in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital, said: “The establishment of BlueFive Leasing reflects a strategic move to diversify the region’s investment portfolios and deepen its participation in the global aviation value chain. With our strong capital base and expert management team, the platform is well-equipped to navigate market cycles and seize opportunities in the dynamic aviation sector.”

Formed through a landmark partnership between BlueFive Capital and one of the Omani sovereign institutions, the leasing platform aims to extend market-leading leasing products to its airline customers, providing its partners with access to a scalable, institutionally governed product delivering attractive, risk-adjusted returns.