Clarity for consequential aviation decisions ...

SkyWorks brings senior aviation, finance, leasing, and technical judgment to clients navigating fleet decisions, aircraft transactions, capital needs, asset ownership, and market disruption.

$165bn+ sourcedacross major airframe and engine manufacturers

$30bn+ financedthrough global capital markets

$15bn+ restructuredobligations across fleet and capital structures

600+ aircraftremarketed and traded

100+ projectsacross commercial and business plans

3,400+ valuationsfor aviation investors

Our Work Global Reach

... built on judgment, execution, and trust

Judgment

Good judgment helps people make thoughtful decisions, weigh risks, and act with integrity. At SkyWorks, the ability to discern and use good judgment is fundamental to our client service.

Execution

Good ideas need strong execution. The SkyWorks team brings an “all-hands on deck” mentality to every engagement and assignment.

Trust

Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship. SkyWorks listens; whether it be pain points or lofty ambitions, then communicates unbiased, well-researched solutions to eliminate pain points or seize opportunities.

Founding & Philosophy

A dedicated focus on aviation makes SkyWorks a stronger partner.

Since its founding in 2002 by four individuals to a firm of 35+ today, SkyWorks has remained focused on the commercial aviation sector while developing specialized industry knowledge and fostering deep relationships with all participants in the sector – airlines, investors, OEMs, lessors, lawyers, advisors, and technical vendors.

At SkyWorks, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients and partners via a strong work ethic and 360° market view that allows us to help others tackle their most challenging problems and consequential decisions.

Community

Aviation connects people, markets, and communities.

SkyWorks’ relationship-driven culture extends beyond commercial transactions through support for aviation-linked charities, humanitarian relief efforts, and the communities connected to the firm’s work and people.

One platform providing a broad range of aviation competencies …

Fleet and Corporate Advisory

Fleet, restructuring, and strategic advisory

Airframe and engine order and lease-in campaigns, in- and out-of-court fleet and corporate restructurings for debtors and creditors, fleet planning, leased-aircraft sourcing, maintenance risk mitigation, and M&A-related diligence.

Commercial & Business Plan Advisory

Commercial strategy and network/business-plan optimization

Network optimization and growth strategies, revenue management, pricing strategies, ancillaries and product mix design, alliances and joint venture opportunities, merger and regulatory analysis, and scenario-based business plan development.

Investment Banking

Capital raising, aircraft finance, and transaction execution

Structured aircraft financing, sale-leasebacks, JOLCOs, secured aviation credit, PDP financings, capital raising, and restructuring finance.

Asset Management

Leasing, technical advisory, and aircraft/engine remarketing and trading

Lease originations, lease/portfolio servicing, maintenance contract negotiations, return condition mitigation, green time value optimization, contract administration, aircraft and engine remarketing and trading.

SkyLight Aero Finance

Principal lending and secured aviation credit

Secured loans and finance leases backed by commercial aircraft and engines, supported by SkyWorks’ asset diligence, structuring, servicing, and investment-committee process.

… to help fleet, capital, and asset decisions move forward

Long-term, global relationships …

Our global relationships help inform and strengthen the 360° view that allows us to make bold, insightful recommendations to our clients and partners across economic cycles, market dynamics, and corporate/fleet life spans.

North America

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Europe, Middle East, & Africa

Europe, Middle East, and Africa dotted regional map

… fostered by experienced and dedicated aviation professionals

News and Announcements

Jul 27, 2026 activity

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2026 Activities

Quarterly activity release covering widebody order advisory, on-lease aircraft purchases, aircraft sales, and network and cost diagnostics.

Jul 07, 2026 community

SkyWorks Meets with Nigeria's Aviation Minister on Fleet Expansion

SkyWorks met with Nigeria's Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja to discuss fleet expansion and modernization for the country's commercial aviation operators.

May 01, 2026 people

SkyWorks Names Daniel Skwarek Managing Director

Daniel Skwarek joined the firm as Managing Director, strengthening the aviation advisory platform.

Apr 27, 2026 activity

SkyWorks Announces Q1 2026 Activities

Quarterly activity release covering completed transactions and new engagements across advisory, investment banking, and asset management.

Jan 25, 2026 people

SkyWorks Appoints Christian Hansen as Senior Advisor

Christian Hansen joined as Senior Advisor, expanding senior coverage and aviation finance expertise.

Jan 23, 2026 platform

SkyWorks and LuminArx Launch $1 Billion Lending Platform

SkyLight expands secured debt solutions for the global commercial aviation market.

Jan 20, 2026 activity

SkyWorks Announces Q4 2025 Activities

Quarterly activity release covering advisory, financing, restructuring, sale, lease-extension, and asset-management work.

Oct 23, 2025 activity

SkyWorks Announces Q3 2025 Activities

Quarterly activity release including aircraft order, sourcing, sale, lease-extension, and financing activity.

Careers at the intersection of aviation, finance, and strategy consulting

Analyst ProgramFull-time early-career roles supporting global airline, investor, advisory, and asset-management workstreams.

Summer Analyst ProgramHands-on exposure to aviation advisory, aircraft leasing, transaction support, and industry research.

Connect with SkyWorks

Headquarters SkyWorks Holdings, LLC 283 Greenwich Avenue, 4th Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830 [email protected] +1 203 983 6677

Ireland SkyWorks Leasing (Ireland) Limited 24 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2, Ireland D02 EK82 +353 1 268 8980

Singapore SkyWorks Leasing (Singapore) Pte. Limited 8 Marina View, #43-01
Asia Square Tower 1
Singapore 018960

Client / counterparty	Assignment	Category
EMEA flag carrier	Advisory with respect to the potential order of long-haul aircraft	Aircraft acquisition
North American network carrier	Potential acquisition of on-lease aircraft	Business, financial & strategic

Client / counterparty	Assignment	Category
US based investor	Asset management for 7 aircraft	Aircraft management
Major financial institution	Asset management for 1 engine	Aircraft management
European network carrier	Asset management for 9 aircraft	Aircraft management
US based investor	Asset management for 1 aircraft	Aircraft management

Client / counterparty	Assignment	Category
Ad hoc committee of secured noteholders & DIP lenders	Co-financial advisor	Restructuring: fleet & financial
North American low-cost carrier	Financing for E195-E2 aircraft	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
North American low-cost carrier	Advisory with respect to the sale-and-leaseback financing of PW1100G engines	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate

Client / counterparty	Assignment	Category
SkyLight Aero Finance	Dedicated platform providing secured debt solutions to the global commercial aviation market	Principal lending
LuminArx partnership	Platform initially targeting up to $1 billion of loans and finance leases backed by aircraft and engines	Capital solutions
SkyWorks role	Origination, underwriting support, investment analysis, servicing, and aircraft / engine collateral expertise	Platform management

Year	Client / counterparty	Assignment	Area	Category
Active	US based investor	Asset management for 7 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft management
Active	Major financial institution	Asset management for 1 engine	Asset management	Aircraft management
Active	EMEA flag carrier	Advisory with respect to the potential order of long-haul aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
Active	Ad hoc committee of secured noteholders & DIP lenders	Co-financial advisor	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
Active	North American network carrier	Potential acquisition of on-lease aircraft	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
Active	North American low-cost carrier	Financing for E195-E2 aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
Active	North American low-cost carrier	Advisory with respect to sale-and-leaseback financing of PW1100G engines	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
Active	European network carrier	Asset management for 9 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft management
Active	US based investor	Asset management for 1 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft management
2026	SAS - Scandinavian Airlines	Firm order for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of a broader investment in up to 40 Airbus widebody aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2026	European airline	Network assessment to determine optimal future fleet size and mix requirements for its long-haul fleet	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2026	Middle East low-cost carrier	Assessment of its fleet plan and evaluation of cost reduction opportunities	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2026	North American network carrier	Potential order of widebody aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2026	North American network carrier	Buyback of two on-lease A350-900 aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2026	Azul Brazilian Airlines	Fleet-related restructuring advisory services as part of Chapter 11, including leases, OEM orderbooks, and engine maintenance contracts	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2026	American Airlines	Order for CFM LEAP-1A engines and long-term maintenance support	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2026	Flair Airlines	Engine maintenance contract negotiation	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2026	Major financial institution	Acquisition and lease of a CFM56-7B26 engine; retained for lease management	Asset management	Aircraft management
2026	Caribbean carrier	Review of cost structure	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2026	Avelo Airlines	Continued support arranging financing for E195-E2 aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2026	Asia-Pacific low-cost carrier	Sale of three 737-800 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2025	Avelo Airlines	Order of up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2025	Copa Airlines	Sourcing of one 737-800BCF aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2025	U.S.-based investor	Sale of one A320-200 aircraft on lease to Brussels Airlines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2025	U.S.-based investor	Lease extension of one 757-200 aircraft on lease to United Airlines	Asset management	Lease management
2025	Southwest Airlines / United Nigeria Airlines	Sale of six 737-800 aircraft to United Nigeria Airlines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2025	North American low-cost carrier	Forward sale of 10 mid-life 737-800 aircraft to a major leasing company and two international airlines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2025	North American carrier	Sale-leaseback financing for 14 PW1100G engines	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2025	North American charter operator	Aircraft financing engagement	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2025	SAS - Scandinavian Airlines	Order of up to 55 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2025	Alaska Airlines	Fleet assignment optimization covering future fleet size, aircraft mix, and gauge requirements	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2025	U.S.-based investor	Sale of three 737-700 aircraft to FTAI Aviation on lease to Eastern Air Express	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2025	Azul Brazilian Airlines	Fleet-related restructuring advisory services as part of Chapter 11 restructuring	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2025	North American low-cost carrier	Aircraft order campaign and review of commercial, business, and fleet plan	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2025	Global diversified helicopter operator	Purchase of certain on-lease helicopters	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2025	EMEA flag carrier	Financing for two A320neo aircraft and two A330neo aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2025	Latin American airline	Restructuring of fleet obligations	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2025	Viva / Volaris strategic transaction	Analysis of Viva’s fleet and operations	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2025	Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing	Sale of four aircraft including A320-200s, 737-900ER, and 787-8 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2025	U.S.-based investor	Lease extensions for A320-200 aircraft on lease to American Airlines and Bangkok Airways	Asset management	Lease management
2025	Spirit Airlines creditor groups	Co-financial advisor in Chapter 11 case	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2024	North American network airline	Potential acquisition of on-lease aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2024	Fiji Airways	Fleet-related matters	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2024	WestJet	Sale and leaseback financing of five new 737 MAX aircraft joining the fleet in 2024/2025	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2024	Spirit Airlines	Sale of 23 A320ceo family aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2024	Jeju Air	Acquisition of one on-lease 737-800 aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2024	Northwestern Mutual	Forward sale of one 767-200ER aircraft on lease to United Airlines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2024	U.S. financial institution	Lease extension of one A319-100 aircraft on lease to American Airlines	Asset management	Lease management
2024	Flair Airlines	Sourcing of 737NG and 737 MAX aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2024	Latin American airline	Restructuring of fleet obligations	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2024	North American low-cost carrier	JOLCO financing for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and A320 aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2024	Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing	Sale of one A320-200 aircraft on lease with Wizz Air to Aergo Capital	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2024	Castlelake	Aviation advisory in connection with investment in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2024	EMEA flag carrier	Potential order for narrowbody aircraft and financing for A320neo / A330neo aircraft	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2024	Copa Airlines	Buyback of 737-800 aircraft on lease with Avolon	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2024	Fiji Airways	Strategic review of flight training academy business	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2024	US-based investor	Lease return of one 737-700BBJ from Eastern Air Express and back-to-back sale to an Abu Dhabi-based VIP operator	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2024	American Airlines	Orders for 85 Airbus A321neo and 85 737 MAX 10 aircraft; long-term engine maintenance services agreement with CFM	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2024	Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing	Sale of two A321-200 aircraft on lease to Aegean Airlines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing	Sale of two A319-100 aircraft on lease to American Airlines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	Global Knafaim Leasing	Sale of two A320-200 aircraft on lease to Avion Express Malta	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	European airline client	Hybrid finance/operating lease for five 737-700 aircraft to Canadian North	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2023	Sanad Capital	Sale of five GE90-115 engines to AerCap	Asset management	Engine remarketing
2023	Spirit Airlines	Sale and leaseback financing program for 2024 and certain 2025 A320neo family deliveries encompassing 12 aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2023	Spirit Airlines	Sale and leaseback financing program for used A320ceo and A320neo family aircraft encompassing 25 aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2023	Major U.S. financial institution	Sale of ex-Bangkok Airways A320-200 airframe and V2500 engines	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	Major U.S. financial institution	Sale of two off-lease V2500 engines to United Airlines	Asset management	Engine remarketing
2023	US-based investor	Remarketing of 737-800SF aircraft for sale or lease	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	Castlelake	Aviation advisor in bid to provide exit financing to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2023	Sierra Echo Aircraft Leasing	Lease placement of two A320 aircraft to Batik Air	Asset management	Lease placement
2023	Global Knafaim Leasing	Sale of two A320 aircraft on lease to Avion Express Malta	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	SAS - Scandinavian Airlines	Delivery of 737-800 aircraft on lease to Jet2.com and remarketing of 737-700 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2023	U.S. low-cost carrier	Pre-delivery payment financing engagement	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2022	Spirit Airlines	Sale and leaseback financing program for 2023 A320neo deliveries encompassing 17 aircraft; engagement for 2024 program	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2022	Southwest Airlines	Advisor on buyback of 39 737-700 aircraft on lease with AerCap	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2022	Leading lessor client	Engine selection for A320neo family aircraft order book with CFM and Pratt & Whitney	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2022	Institutional investor client	Lease extension of two A319-100 aircraft on lease to American Airlines	Asset management	Lease management
2022	U.S. based investor	Sale of two 737-700 aircraft on lease to a U.S. network carrier	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2022	Hamburg-based HEH Fonds	Sale of two ex-Flybe E175 aircraft to Beautech Power Systems	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2022	U.S. investor	Lease placement of one A320 aircraft to Chair Airlines	Asset management	Lease placement
2022	Access Alternative Investments	Vertical partnership / servicer arrangement for aircraft investment platform	Asset management	Aircraft servicing
2022	European flag carrier	Lease placement of four 737-800 aircraft to a European low-cost airline	Asset management	Lease placement
2022	Aeromexico	Completed role as fleet restructuring advisor in Chapter 11, including leases, order book, maintenance contracts, and lease-in aircraft	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2022	WestJet Airlines	Lease-in of six 737 MAX 8 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2022	US-based investor	Lease extension of three A320-200 aircraft on lease with American Airlines	Asset management	Lease management
2021	Allegiant Air	Purchase agreement with Boeing for 50 firm and 50 option 737 MAX family aircraft; long-term engine maintenance services agreement with CFM	Advisory	Aircraft acquisition
2021	Major League Soccer	Five-year charter agreement with Sun Country Airlines for all MLS teams	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2021	Aeromexico	Advisory services as part of Chapter 11 and lease-in of five 737 MAX 8 aircraft	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2021	Copa Airlines	Sale of one 737-700 aircraft and four CFM56-7B engines to a Germany-based investor	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2021	LATAM 2015-1 EETC bondholders / Vmo Aircraft Leasing	Repossession, lease delivery, management, and sale process covering 17 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft management
2021	Spirit Airlines	Sale and leaseback financing for 23 aircraft delivering in 2021 and 2022	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2021	North American carrier	JOLCO financing engagements for aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2021	Flybe	Fleet-related advisory services in connection with airline relaunch	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2021	Norwegian Air International investor group	Private debt financing restructuring in conjunction with airline restructuring	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2021	BeauTech Power Systems	Remarketing of four E190 aircraft formerly operated by Air Canada	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2020	LATAM 2015-1 EETC bondholders	Repossession and remarketing of 17 aircraft including A321-200s, 787-9s, and A350-900s	Asset management	Aircraft management
2020	Copa Airlines	Sale process for up to 20 737-700/800 aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2020	Aeromexico	Fleet-related restructuring advisory services as part of Chapter 11 restructuring	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2020	European carrier	Fleet-related restructuring advisory services	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial
2020	North American airline	Arranger and advisor on sale-leaseback of up to ten 737NG aircraft	Investment banking	Capital raising: asset finance & corporate
2020	US-based financial institution	Lease return of aircraft from Jazz Aviation and subsequent sale to U.S. investor	Asset management	Aircraft management
2020	US-based investor	Sale of 737-700s on lease to WestJet and A300F4-605R aircraft	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2020	Middle Eastern-based leasing company	Sale of A320-family aircraft on lease to British Airways to Ireland-based lessor	Asset management	Aircraft remarketing
2020	North American professional sports league	Advisor with respect to transportation solutions involving the League and its Clubs	Advisory	Business, financial & strategic
2020	European low-cost carrier	Restructuring aircraft leases, financial obligations, and maintenance services agreements	Investment banking	Restructuring: fleet & financial

Clarity for consequential aviation decisions ...

... built on judgment, execution, and trust

A dedicated focus on aviation makes SkyWorks a stronger partner.

Aviation connects people, markets, and communities.

One platform providing a broad range of aviation competencies …

Fleet, restructuring, and strategic advisory

Commercial strategy and network/business-plan optimization

Capital raising, aircraft finance, and transaction execution

Leasing, technical advisory, and aircraft/engine remarketing and trading

Principal lending and secured aviation credit

… to help fleet, capital, and asset decisions move forward

Long-term, global relationships …

North America

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Europe, Middle East, & Africa

… fostered by experienced and dedicated aviation professionals

Thomas Mahr

Matthew Landess

Jeff Craine

Steven Gaal

Anders Hebrand

Nancy Zajac

Simon Chiu

Vanki Chow

Michael Lypka

Geoffrey Munger

Daniel Skwarek

Christian Hansen

Ian McBain

Frank Wulf

Ronan Stack

Jonathan Canary

Karen Fagerstrom

Arif Husain

Sinead O’Brien

Sheila Sohr

Ryan Travis

Claire Walsh

Christian Dietz

Connor Duchen

Zach Griggs

Brian Lynch

Jamie White

Jason Kirby

Andrew Booher

Robert Berke

News and Announcements

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2026 Activities

SkyWorks Meets with Nigeria's Aviation Minister on Fleet Expansion

SkyWorks Names Daniel Skwarek Managing Director

SkyWorks Announces Q1 2026 Activities

SkyWorks Appoints Christian Hansen as Senior Advisor

SkyWorks and LuminArx Launch $1 Billion Lending Platform

SkyWorks Announces Q4 2025 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q3 2025 Activities

SkyWorks Sponsors Airlink's Global Partner Forum

SkyWorks Guest Lecture at University College Dublin

SkyWorks Hosts Aircraft Financing Masterclass at Ishka Airfinance

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2025 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q1 2025 Activities

SkyWorks Partners with Frank Wulf to Offer Debt Solutions

SkyWorks Announces Q4 2024 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q3 2024 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2024 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q1 2024 Activities

SkyWorks Concludes Year of Strong Activity

SkyWorks Announces Q3 2023 Activities

SkyWorks Appoints Ryan Travis as Vice President

SkyWorks Appoints Michael Lypka as Managing Director

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2023 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q1 2023 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q4 2022 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q3 2022 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2022 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q1 2022 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q4 2021 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q3 2021 Activities

SkyWorks Announces Q2 2021 Activities

SkyWorks Holdings Announces Q1 2021 Activities