Novus Aviation Capital
Airlines and AviationDubai, United Arab Emirates11-50 Employees
Novus Aviation Capital is an independent privately held aircraft leasing and financing platform focused on investing in commercial aircraft assets, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company serves airlines and aircraft owners with capital-raising solutions and offers tailor-made investment products to investors. Established over 25 years ago, Novus operates from four global offices and employs between 11 and 50 people. In 2026, the firm launched Ortus Aircraft Leasing Fund, L.P. III in partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Tamweel Aviation Finance III, a secured second-lien debt fund for financing Airbus aircraft. Recent leadership changes include the appointment of Mamoun Kuzbari as chief operating officer in January 2026 and Matthew Leigh as head of legal and compliance in September 2025.