KKR & Co. Inc. has announced an increased ownership stake in Altavair, a leader in commercial aviation leasing and financing, as well as its sister company AV AirFinance. This new investment, funded from KKR's balance sheet, further strengthens the long-term partnership between the two firms. Since 2018, KKR-managed funds have committed over $5 billion to aircraft leasing and lending transactions through this collaboration. The investment will support Altavair's next phase of growth, accompanied by leadership changes including the appointment of Matthew Hoesley as President & Chief Commercial Officer and Andrew Carpenter as Chief Financial Officer. KKR emphasized its commitment to the aviation sector and its confidence in Altavair’s ability to scale within the industry.
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