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Specialised solutions for aircraft financing.

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Finance your aircraft with a partner who understands your business and the industry you serve. We provide value-adding, tailor-made financing solutions to the international aviation industry, from commercial and cargo airlines to leasing companies, helicopter operators, corporates and individuals.
Why Investec Aviation Finance

Industry expertise

Partner with an award-winning team of aviation financiers with vast, cross-industry experience and a proven track record.

Customised approach

We arrange the most suitable and efficient financing sources and structures to help fund your aircraft.

International reach

We are a team of dedicated professionals with offices in Johannesburg, London and New York.

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Industry expertise

Partner with an award-winning team of aviation financiers with vast, cross-industry experience and a proven track record.

Customised approach

We arrange the most suitable and efficient financing sources and structures to help fund your aircraft.

International reach

We are a team of dedicated professionals with offices in Johannesburg, London and New York.

Our offerings
Financing Products
  • Senior or mezzanine debt
  • Portfolio financing
  • PDP finance
  • Corporate jet finance
  • Helicopter finance
  • Export and agency finance debt arranging
Treasury Products
  • Interest rate
  • Derivatives
  • Fuel hedging
  • Cash management
  • Foreign exchange
      • Hedging solutions

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      Our awards

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      Air Finance Journal Awards 2022

      Revolving Credit Facility Deal of the Year

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      African Aviation Finance Award 2024

      African Aviation Awards

      Meet the team

      Thato Matsha

      Thato Matsha

      Head: Aviation Finance-Investec South Africa

      Thato Matsha

      Head: Aviation Finance-Investec South Africa

       

       

      John Shaw

      John Shaw

      Aviation Finance

      John Shaw

      Aviation Finance

      Dimpho Ramalose

      Dimpho Ramalose

      Aviation Finance

      Dimpho Ramalose

      Aviation Finance

      Azel du Preez

      Azel du Preez

      Aviation Finance

      Azel du Preez

      Aviation Finance

      Che Lue

      Che Lue

      Aviation Finance legal

      Che Lue

      Aviation Finance legal

      Tahirah Bhayat

      Tahirah Bhayat

      Aviation Finance legal

      Tahirah Bhayat

      Aviation Finance legal

      Thato Matsha

      Thato Matsha

      Head: Aviation Finance-Investec South Africa

      Thato Matsha

      Head: Aviation Finance-Investec South Africa

       

       

      John Shaw

      John Shaw

      Aviation Finance

      John Shaw

      Aviation Finance

      Dimpho Ramalose

      Dimpho Ramalose

      Aviation Finance

      Dimpho Ramalose

      Aviation Finance

      Azel du Preez

      Azel du Preez

      Aviation Finance

      Azel du Preez

      Aviation Finance

      Che Lue

      Che Lue

      Aviation Finance legal

      Che Lue

      Aviation Finance legal

      Tahirah Bhayat

      Tahirah Bhayat

      Aviation Finance legal

      Tahirah Bhayat

      Aviation Finance legal

      Investec has originated more than US$10bn in aviation loans in the last 10 years. We have managed US$5bn of aviation assets during a 15 year investment period on behalf of institution investors. With a 20 year track record in aviation finance and extensive experience in banking, airline management, leasing, engineering, law, and accounting, we finance both new and pre-owned aircraft.

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