Novus Aviation Capital launches Ortus II fund with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

Novus Aviation Capital and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SuMi TRUST) have launched Ortus II, a second co-sponsored equity investment fund initially targeting $200 million. Ortus II was opened to select investors in February 2019 and has been oversubscribed with close to $300 million in raised funds. Ortus II will continue the Ortus fund’s focus and strategy on acquiring commercial aircraft leased to airlines around the world. The fund consists of a portfolio of global airlines, covering commercial aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing. Hani Kuzbari, managing director of Novus Aviation Capital, said: “Our growing partnership with SuMi TRUST through the