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Platform·Industrials/Third-Party Logistics·June 17, 2026

KKR acquires Altavair Partnership as platform investment

The platform investment centers on a commercial aircraft leasing platform that acquires and leases narrow-body and wide-body jets to airlines globally, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.

Takeaways

  • KKR and Altavair Partnership are classified as a platform transaction.
BuyerKKR
TargetAltavair Partnership
SponsorKKR
TypePlatform
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorThird-Party Logistics

KKR committed $1.4 billion to Altavair Partnership, a commercial aircraft leasing platform that acquires and leases narrow-body and wide-body jets to airlines globally.

The investment will support Altavair's fleet expansion and continued growth in the aircraft leasing market.