Aviation Outlook 2022

Positive Outlook for 2022 as Continued Private Equity and M&A Activity Indicates Strong Investor Confidence in Aviation Sector

The uninitiated may be forgiven for thinking that there has been little activity in the aviation market recently with the grounding of flights and restrictions on travel as a result of Covid-19. To the contrary, the industry has seen a hive of activity throughout the pandemic, demonstrating the confidence financial investors have with respect to opportunities for real long-term value in the commercial aviation sector.

One of the key drivers of this activity has been the increased level of private equity involvement in the sector due to the disruption and opportunities resulting from the pandemic. With many traditional bank lenders retreating from the sector, the commercial lending landscape for the aviation market has changed dramatically during this time. Private equity firms with established aviation investment portfolios, as well as