Advisory at the intersection of aircraft, capital and governance

Our core advisory services

Skylark provides independent, senior-level advisory support to lessors, airlines, investors, and governments facing complex aviation decisions. Our work combines commercial judgement, risk assessment, and governance awareness — particularly where outcomes are material and time-sensitive.

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Fleet & portfolio strategy

Supporting asset owners and operators in evaluating, positioning, and managing aircraft portfolios effectively across economic cycles.

 

 

  • Portfolio and asset-level reviews

  • Hold / sell / reinvestment analysis

  • Lease strategy and remarketing positioning

  • Capital allocation and return assessment

  • Support to investment committees and boards

 

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Complex situations & restructuring

Advisory support where commercial, legal, and jurisdictional risks converge.

 

 

  • Stressed lessees and negotiated restructurings

  • Pre-insolvency and transition planning

  • Cross-lessor coordination strategies

  • Security enforcement and recovery considerations

  • Government and stakeholder engagement

 

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Risk & credit advisory

Delivering structured analysis to support confident decision-making in dynamic and often unpredictable aviation environments.

 

 

  • Credit and counterparty assessment

  • Jurisdictional and sovereign risk analysis

  • Scenario modelling and downside protection

  • Exposure review and mitigation strategy

  • Decision support for investors and capital providers

 

Your independent aviation advantage

What makes Skylark Aero truly stand out? Our engagements are precisely tailored to your specific objectives and context. We operate with complete independence, free from capital conflicts, ensuring our advice is always unbiased and solely focused on achieving the best outcomes for you. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.

Skylark provides independent aviation advisory support across aircraft leasing, capital markets, and credit risk.

Governance & structured finance expertise

Bringing extensive board-level and structured finance experience to advisory mandates, ensuring robust governance and sound financial strategies for your aviation projects.

 

 

  • ABS and structured vehicle oversight

  • Governance support to leasing platforms and investment vehicles

  • Independent director and board advisory roles

  • Policy and process framework development

  • Institutional investor engagement

 

New platforms & market entry support

Supporting the development of new leasing, airline, or aviation investment platforms, from initial concept to successful market entry and expansion.

 

 

  • Fleet selection and capital structuring

  • Regulatory and jurisdictional positioning

  • Risk framework design

  • Investor materials and strategy articulation

  • Stakeholder engagement including government bodies

 

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