Bridgepoint, GFH and AIP Capital form partnership to build $1 billion commercial aircraft engines platform

Bridgepoint entered a joint venture with GFH Bank, AIP Capital to build a commercial aircraft engines leasing platform targeting a portfolio above USD 1 billion. GFH committed capital as a cornerstone investor alongside Bridgepoint funds; the partners plan to raise additional money from institutional investors. The partnership began in 2024 with an initial LEAP-1B engine portfolio; it later agreed to buy 11 more LEAP-1B engines in July 2026. AIP Capital will lead sourcing, asset management, trading; the platform will buy engines via direct purchases, sale-and-leasebacks, secondary deals. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Bridgepoint Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)