AIP Capital and Bridgepoint Expand Aircraft Engine Partnership, Agreeing to Order Eleven CFM LEAP-1B Spare Engines

• AIP Capital and Bridgepoint agree to purchase eleven LEAP-1B engines from CFM International
• Acquisitions expand AIP and Bridgepoint's joint venture to build a $1bn+ commercial engine portfolio
• Engines to be delivered in 2027-2029 and leased to airlines, MROs and operators

STAMFORD, Conn. and SINGAPORE and DUBLIN and LONDON and NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance, and Bridgepoint, one of world's leading mid-market investors, today signed a purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of eleven LEAP-1B engines from CFM International*.

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Today's acquisition expands AIP and Bridgepoint's joint venture to build a diversified portfolio of over $1 billion in commercial aircraft engines, spanning in-demand next-generation and current generation aircraft engines. Upon delivery between 2027 and 2029, the new engines will be leased to airlines, MROs, and other operators to support their operating needs.

The agreement demonstrates the continued strong relationship between AIP, Bridgepoint and CFM, which first began with AIP and Bridgepoint jointly acquiring an initial set of LEAP-1B engines from CFM in 2024.

"This order reflects another milestone in both our partnership and strategy with CFM," said Mathew Adamo, Managing Partner at AIP. "We are excited to continue expanding upon our successful relationship with CFM and recognize the reliability, fuel efficiency, and performance of the LEAP engine family."

"We are excited to acquire these engines in partnership with AIP and CFM," said Rohit Dhote, Partner and Co-Head of Credit Opportunities at Bridgepoint. "CFM has continued to distinguish itself with these in-demand, state-of-the-art engines."

"We are proud to further expand our relationship with AIP Capital and Bridgepoint," said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. "This agreement bolsters our shared mission to reduce aviation's environmental impact while providing industry-leading reliability and exceptional service and support."

*CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.

About AIP Capital

AIP Capital (AIP) is a global alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages approximately $7.1 billion of assets on behalf of a diversified global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of ~70 experienced professionals across AIP's offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, Singapore, Seoul & Tokyo.

For more information about AIP Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact [email protected].

About Bridgepoint

Bridgepoint Group is one of the world's leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With $98 billion of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market insight and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.

The Group's credit arm, Bridgepoint Credit, is one of Europe's most experienced credit managers, having invested more than €22bn in over 350 companies since 2008.

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AIP Capital
Geoffrey Bayers
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Bridgepoint
Tom Clark
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SOURCE AIP Capital