AIP Capital

AIP Capital is a global investment manager focused on asset-based finance. It invests in aircraft, aircraft engines, equipment, and other real assets. The firm also provides credit to airlines and other aviation companies. The site lists offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore.

The company says it has more than 70 professionals across origination, finance, technical, legal, risk management, and underwriting. The site describes a team that works together on each opportunity. The firm says its mission is to provide differentiated investment opportunities and attractive risk adjusted returns.

The aircraft strategies cover next generation, mid-life, and end-of-life aircraft. The site says the company acquires and services commercial aircraft, engines, and general-purpose equipment. It also offers secured aircraft and engine financing, pre-delivery payment financing, and mid and small ticket lease origination.

The firm owns or manages several platforms. Phoenix Aviation Capital is a full-service aircraft lessor managed by AIP Capital. The site says Phoenix manages a fleet of 27 aircraft, including a 737 MAX 8 orderbook with Boeing. Sankaty Jet Capital focuses on business aviation lending, and Harbor Point Equipment Finance handles equipment lease and loan portfolios.

Other platforms include Witt Lake Asset Management, which the site says has about 1.5 billion dollars in assets, mostly aviation private credit for insurance clients. AIP Advisors manages about 360 million dollars as of December 31, 2025. The site also lists Alliant AirFinance, a joint venture for Korea and Asia-Pacific, and a partnership with BeYoke Capital for Japanese investors.

The contact page lists offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, Santa Monica, Singapore, and Seoul. Visitors can send a message through a contact form, and the site links to a LinkedIn page. The site describes its team as tightly knit and committed to clear purpose and disciplined execution. The site also has a news and insights section and an investor login.