Thought Leadership and Creative Solutions for the Aviation Industry
Split Rock Aviation
Split Rock Aviation was launched in January 2020 by a team of aviation industry professionals with over 150 years of collective experience and knowledge. We bring diverse expertise, distinct insight and longstanding relationships across many facets of the aviation world, including airlines, MROs, leasing companies, OEMs, banks and investors.
We are an aviation finance and advisory firm. We are well-connected, respected, widely recognized and impactful thought leaders. Our collaborative approach focuses on providing innovative and unique value-oriented solutions to our global client base.
Our Offerings
Aviation Advisory
Portfolio alignment
Fleet additions, sourcing aircraft & engines
Lease placements, lease negotiations (LOI, return conditions)
Aircraft trading, portfolio sales
Request for Proposal (RFP) | Sale Leaseback Process
Aircraft Manufacturer Contract Negotiations
Fleet
Lease Market Advisory
Passenger Airline Advisory
Freight Airline Advisory
P2F Conversion Advisory | Cargo Market
Capital Markets | Investment Banking
Bespoke Debt and Equity Structures
Mid-Life, End of Life, Part-Out
Engines, Spare Parts
Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) Strategies
Restructure Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)
Finance
Flight Simulators
Aerial Firefighting
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Specialty Use Aviation Financing
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Raised over US $350M of equity capital since inception
Our Approach
Innovative —
We are thought leaders and provide unique ideas, perceptions and solutions introducing new ways of thinking to the market bringing value to our clients. Our passion for understanding and engaging with our customers conveys thoughtful solutions to help grow their businesses.
Collaborative —
We are highly talented, dedicated and passionate about the aviation industry. Together with our extensive experience and industry knowledge we share perspectives on market trends providing valuable insight to our global customers. Our network of strong, global connections and access to the market provide informed analysis and thought driven solutions.
Transformative —
We are true partners to our clients. We design transformative bespoke solutions that align with our customers objectives. Each customer, each project brings individual consideration requiring flexibility in our approach to solutions and problem solving. We bring transformative potential combining new thoughts and ideas to shaping the market.