SkyWorks Holdings, LLC (“SkyWorks”) today announced a new lending partnership with LuminArx Capital Management (“LuminArx”) to launch SkyLight Aero Finance Holdings DAC (“SkyLight”), a dedicated platform providing secured debt solutions to the global commercial aviation market. 

SkyLight will initially seek to underwrite up to $1 billion of loans and finance leases secured by commercial aircraft and engines. The partnership combines SkyWorks’ deep knowledge of the airline industry, aircraft asset management, and technical experience across the aircraft lifecycle, together with LuminArx’s expertise in flexible, creative capital solutions, to provide a disciplined and scalable lending platform. SkyLight will enable SkyWorks to offer a new product to support airlines and aircraft lessors throughout market cycles.
 

“The launch of SkyLight represents a natural complement to SkyWorks’ long-standing business supporting our airline and lessor clients, leveraging our deep expertise in aircraft asset management, capital markets, and financial structuring,” commented Jeff Craine, Chief Financial Officer of SkyWorks. “Given the strong and sustained demand for flexible, asset-based financing solutions, SkyLight is well positioned to deploy capital prudently and deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns. Our goal is to build a durable lending platform that supports the evolving needs of airlines, lessors, and investors worldwide.”
 

Sanjeev Mordani, Partner at LuminArx, added: “We are pleased to partner with SkyWorks in establishing SkyLight. The platform combines differentiated aviation expertise with a disciplined credit approach, and we believe it is well positioned to pursue compelling opportunities in aircraft- and engine-based lending. We look forward to working together with SkyWorks to build a scalable platform that provides creative and flexible financing solutions to airlines and lessors globally.”

 
About SkyWorks Holdings, LLC

SkyWorks Holdings, LLC provides a full complement of leasing, lending, investment banking, and advisory services exclusively dedicated to commercial aviation. We specialize in aircraft lease and loan origination, and provide a full suite of aircraft management services for airlines and investors. SkyWorks is also a premier advisory and investment banking firm with key activities including arranging structured aviation financing solutions, 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. www.skyworks.aero

About LuminArx Capital Management

LuminArx Capital Management is a global alternative investment manager focused on providing innovative, flexible, and strategic capital solutions. The firm targets consistent returns across market environments, prioritizing downside protection, retaining upside participation, and maintaining minimal correlation with traditional markets. LuminArx leverages a diverse ecosystem of relationships across banks, corporations, governments, and insurance companies, and partners with leading institutional investors across the globe. www.luminarx.com   

Contact:

For SkyWorks:

Jeff Craine
Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]

For LuminArx:

Kate Sylvester
[email protected]