Structured guidance for an industry where assets are complex and timelines are compressed.
Aviation businesses operate under intense regulatory, capital, and operational pressure. When financial distress hits — whether it's an aircraft leasing company, a fixed base operator, or a parts wholesaler — Lighthouse brings the financial discipline and asset management experience the situation demands.
Regulatory compliance doesn't pause during a restructuring. We manage the financial crisis while keeping operations within FAA, DOT, and contractual boundaries — protecting asset value and stakeholder interests simultaneously.
Appointed as CRO of a $150 million loan portfolio secured by aircraft and aircraft leases.
Challenge: A hedge fund invested over $150 million to an intermediary fund that further invested in aircraft and aircraft leases throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The intermediary fund defaulted and Lighthouse was retained to monetize the assets.
The Solve: Lighthouse assumed operational oversight of several leasing programs including approximately 24 helicopters operating in Europe and additional fixed wing aircraft in Africa and Southeast Asia. Lighthouse pursued sales of both the physical assets and leasing programs.
The Outcome: Lighthouse successfully sold all remaining assets and limited losses incurred by the investor groups.
How we stabilize aviation businesses.
1. Asset & Fleet Assessment: We evaluate the full scope of aviation-specific assets — aircraft, parts inventory, leases, real estate, and regulatory certifications — to determine value and disposition strategy.
2. Lender & Lessor Communication: We establish direct communication with secured creditors, lessors, and counterparties to manage expectations and negotiate realistic timelines.
3. Operational Continuity: We maintain FAA compliance, honor safety obligations, and preserve the going-concern value of the business while restructuring or wind-down proceeds.
4. Disposition & Recovery: We manage the sale or liquidation of aviation assets through channels that maximiz
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