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A unique aviation finance company.

owering aviation finance since 2013

Founded in 2013 by Florian Maier and Philipp Prior, emerges as a prominent leader in aviation financing. Surpassing a transaction volume of USD 8 billion, stands as Germany’s foremost company by fleet transaction value. As an experienced, conservative and reliable partner, we seamlessly align the interests of our partners through strategic onbalance investments. With numerous industry awards for our innovative deals, stands as a guiding partner in aviation finance for assets providers, operators and financiers worldwide.

Extensive Experience and Track record

+ 100 Years of combined senior team industry experience
+ 300 transactions
+ USD 15bn Transaction Volume executed by leadership team
+ 70 Asset Trading transactions

MORE THAN JUST CAPITAL

MORE THAN JUST CAPITAL

Meet the leaders behind – a team with extensive experience and background in the aviation sector. With decades of combined expertise, our leadership team brings a wealth of industry knowledge and strategic insight to every decision. Their seasoned perspectives and hands-on approach ensure that navigates the dynamic landscape of aviation finance with precision and confidence.

Jochen Baltes

Managing Director

Jochen Baltes

Managing Director

Jochen is responsible for transaction and equity origination, marketing and sales for Leasing Transactions. Jochen contributes from his broad experience in aircraft engineering, procurement, leasing and financing. Prior to joining in 2024, Jochen was Managing Director at GOAL Aircraft Leasing for more than a decade. Jochen started his career at Swiss International Airlines AG, SunExpress and Lufhansa AG, where he held several technical and commercial positions.

Ulf Hüttmeyer

Managing Partner

Ulf Hüttmeyer

Managing Partner

Ulf joined in 2020 and is responsible for deal origination, trading, and capital market products. Ulf contributes from his broad experience in the aviation sector and the capital markets. He was SVP Finance at Etihad and CFO of AirBerlin after starting his career at Commerzbank.

Florian Maier

Founder & Managing Partner

Florian Maier

Founder & Managing Partner

Florian founded with Philipp Prior in 2013. He led through extensive growth, being mainly responsible for strategy and business development. Florian has built up extensive experience and industry network over the past 20 years. Prior to , Florian was Global Co-Head of Alternative Investments at Hannover Leasing and started his career at an international accounting firm.

Philipp Prior

Founder & Managing Partner

Philipp Prior

Founder & Managing Partner

Philipp founded with Florian Maier in 2013. He led through extensive growth, being mainly responsible for strategy and transaction origination through his global aviation network, which he built up for more than 25 years. Prior to , Philipp was Global Head of Alternative Investments at Hannover Leasing, where he also started his career.

FOSTERING ENDURING VALUE

At , we are committed to fostering enduring value for clients and partners, we seek to provide tailored solutions that exceed expectations and drive success. We truly believe in creating sustainable value by combining our extensive industry expertise with an energetic and flexible problem-solving approach. Our relentless pursuit of excellence is complemented by a dedication to pushing boundaries, embracing emerging technologies, and anticipating market shifts. Grounded in clear corporate values, we prioritize building and maintaining meaningful and long-term relationships on which our success is based.