Growth momentum SkyWorks is expanding its aviation advisory and investment banking platform with new senior hires in 2026, signaling an active growth phase and potential cross-sell of advisory, capital structuring, and asset management services to airlines and investors.

Strategic hires Recent additions of a Managing Director and Senior Advisor, plus a veteran attorney, indicate a broadened capability in deals, restructuring, and regulatory navigation, creating opportunities to position SkyWorks for larger, cross-border transactions with carriers and financiers.

Operating scale With revenue in the mid-range of small-to-mid tier aviation firms and a global fleet footprint claim of over 10% of the world’s commercial fleet, SkyWorks can leverage its network to source and structure lease origination, sale-leaseback, and asset sales for airlines seeking capital efficiency.

Asset opportunities Recent activity in selling aircraft to Wizz Air and involvement in 737 MAX financing showcases ongoing access to asset disposition and leaseback opportunities, suggesting prospects for buyers and sellers in the used/new aircraft markets and related financing.

Tech-enabled outreach Utilizing platforms like Salesforce, iCIMS, Drupal, and Azure Active Directory, SkyWorks signals a modern, data-driven approach to client management and deal execution, presenting a target to deploy targeted outreach, CRM-driven campaigns, and analytics to identify airline and investor prospects.