Global investment firm BlueFive Capital has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, a dedicated aircraft leasing and asset management platform headquartered in Muscat, Oman. The new platform marks a significant development in the region’s aviation finance sector and will immediately begin fundraising for its inaugural investment vehicle, BlueFive Wings Fund I, with a target exceeding $1 billion in commitments.
A Strategic Move into Aviation Finance
The establishment of BlueFive Leasing, formed through a landmark partnership between BlueFive Capital and an Omani sovereign institution, positions it as one of the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platforms in the Gulf. With Oman’s sovereign investment funds among the founding shareholders, the platform aims to provide a critical new source of aviation capital from the GCC. It will offer market-leading leasing products to airline clients while providing investment partners with access to a scalable, institutionally governed product designed to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns.
Tapping into Regional Growth
Positioned to capitalize on the continued growth of air travel across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, BlueFive Leasing will focus on leasing both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft of all ages. The platform aims to build a diversified portfolio of assets leased to a global client base of high-quality airlines, navigating market cycles to seize opportunities within the dynamic aviation sector.
Sovereign Backing and Leadership
The launch comes six months after BlueFive Capital, founded by former Investcorp co-head Hazem Ben-Gacem, established its office in Oman. The move reflects a growing regional appetite for new investment products that can strengthen domestic portfolios and attract external capital.
Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital, said: “The establishment of BlueFive Leasing reflects a strategic move to diversify the region’s investment portfolios and deepen its participation in the global aviation value chain. With our strong capital base and expert management team, the platform is well-equipped to navigate market cycles and seize opportunities in the dynamic aviation sector.”
About BlueFive Capital
BlueFive Capital is a global investment platform with $7.4 billion in assets under management (AUM). Founded by Hazem Ben-Gacem, the firm established its Oman entity, BlueFive Capital Majan SPC, in October 2025 and focuses on creating diversified investment opportunities and participating in key global value chains.
Source: Zawya
