Triton Debt Opportunities and Avisoma Announce Strategic Partnership to Acquire CFM56-7B Engines from FTAI Aviation and Hangrun Tech, Leasing to MTU
London (UK) / Dubai (UAE), 9 January 2025 – Triton Debt Opportunities, the opportunistic credit arm of European investment firm Triton (“Triton”) and Avisoma, a leading provider of innovative engine leasing solutions, have partnered to acquire CFM56-7B engines previously owned and maintained by FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) and Hangrun Tech (HRT). These assets will be leased to MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V, expanding the capacity of their lease engine pool to meet growing market demands. Terms and conditions of this transaction are not disclosed.
A New Era in Engine Leasing
This partnership represents a major milestone for Avisoma and Triton as they combine their expertise to drive value and efficiency in the aviation sector. Avisoma’s combined decades of industry experience among the team complement Triton’s renowned investment acumen and focus on businesses providing mission-critical goods and services.
A Shared Vision
“Triton is excited to collaborate with Avisoma on this strategic acquisition,” said Chrysanth Herr, Partner, Triton Debt Opportunities: “Together, we aim to unlock the full potential of these assets, contributing to the aviation sector’s continued growth and innovation.”
“Partnering with Triton marks a significant step forward for Avisoma in our mission to redefine the engine leasing landscape,” adds Marc Pronilow & Philipp Mintchin, Managing Partners, Avisoma. “This acquisition not only enhances our portfolio but also underscores our commitment to delivering fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions for our global clients, while enabling to move quicker through the support of Triton Debt Opportunities.”
About Avisoma
Founded in 2023 in the United Arab Emirates, Avisoma is redefining the engine leasing industry with technology-driven solutions and global reach, aiming to driving aviation forward. With a relentless focus on client success, Avisoma delivers flexible leasing options that drive value and fuel growth for lessors, airlines, and institutional investors.
About Triton
Founded in 1997, Triton is a European mid-market sector-specialist investor with a focus on mission-critical goods and services across Business Services, Industrial Tech, and Healthcare. With over 200 investment professionals in 11 offices, Triton’s investments are guided by its three “All Weather” strategies: Mid-Market Private Equity, Smaller Mid-Cap Private Equity, and Opportunistic Credit.