SkyWorks Holdings today announced completed transactions and new engagements entered into during Q1 2026 across its advisory and asset management platform, as follows:

• Advised a North American network carrier with respect to the buyback of two on-lease A350-900 aircraft.
• Advised Azul Brazilian Airlines with respect to fleet-related restructuring advisory services as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, including the restructuring of Azul’s aircraft leases, OEM orderbooks, and engine maintenance contracts. The successful financial restructuring process reduced Azul’s total debt and lease obligations by more than US$2.5 billion.
• Advised American Airlines with respect to the order for CFM LEAP-1A engines and their long-term maintenance support.
• Advised Flair Airlines with respect to an engine maintenance contract negotiation.
• Arranged the acquisition and lease of a CFM56-7B26 engine on behalf of a major financial institution. SkyWorks has been retained to provide lease management services.
• Engaged by a Caribbean carrier with respect to the review of its cost structure. 

In addition, SkyWorks continued to support its clients related to the following engagements:

• Co-financial advisor to the ad hoc committee of secured noteholders and debtor-in-possession lenders in the Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 case.
• Avelo Airlines with respect to arranging financing for E195-E2 aircraft.
• An EMEA flag carrier with respect to the potential order of long-haul aircraft.
• North American network airline with respect to the potential acquisition of on-lease aircraft.
• An Asia-Pacific low-cost carrier to arrange the sale of three 737-800 aircraft.

About SkyWorks Holdings, LLC:

SkyWorks provides a full complement of leasing, investment banking, and advisory services exclusively dedicated to commercial aviation. We specialize in aircraft lease origination and provide a full suite of aircraft and lease management services for airlines and investors. SkyWorks is also a premier advisory and investment banking firm with key activities including financing arrangement, order campaigns, restructuring advisory, and network and fleet advisory. Our track record encompasses over 10% of the global commercial aircraft fleet.

SkyWorks operates globally with offices in Greenwich, CT., Dublin, and Singapore, with headquarters located at 283 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT. 06830, Tel. +1 (203) 983-6677. www.skyworks.aero

Contacts:
 

Matt Landess
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeff Craine
Chief Financial Officer
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Steve Gaal
Chief Operating Officer
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Anders Hebrand
Chief Commercial Officer
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