BlueFive Capital, an international alternative investment firm, has announced the launch of a dedicated aircraft leasing subsidiary.
This new line of business, unveiled on February 12, 2026, will operate under the name BlueFive Leasing and will be based in Muscat, Oman, with one of that Sultanate’s sovereign financial institutions (its identity has not yet been disclosed) as its partner.
The investment firm is currently in the process of raising more than US$1 billion for its first investment vehicle, which will be called BlueFive Wings Fund I. Its focus will be on servicing airlines in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. When it comes to the type of aircraft it will invest in, BlueFive Leasing will cover widebody segments of the market and consider opportunities across multiple aircraft lifecycle phases.
“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,” said Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and CEO of BlueFive Capital.
Founded in late 2024, BlueFive Capital has around US$4.4 billion in assets under management (AUM) and offices in London, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and China.
In July 2025, the investment firm acquired some interest in the aviation sector through its acquisition of 100% of Wusoom Holding. The UAE-based diversified holding firm has investments in prominent executive aviation operators, such as Jetex, RoyalJet and Victor, in addition to Emirati drone developer LODD.