Genesis, a Dublin-based commercial aircraft leasing company established by Barings LLC in 2014, announced on February 27, 2026, a strategic partnership with Flexpoint Ford, a Chicago-headquartered private equity firm managing $7.8 billion in assets. Under the agreement, Flexpoint appointed Genesis to source and acquire portfolios of mid- to end-of-life commercial passenger aircraft throughout 2026. Genesis will deliver full asset management and servicing, drawing on its lifecycle leasing, technical expertise, and ReGEN component trading division.
Genesis CEO Karl Griffin stated, “This partnership reflects the continued confidence in Genesis’ servicing platform and our ability to identify and execute high-quality aviation investment opportunities and provide further value through our component trading division, ReGEN.” Benjamin Blum, Managing Director at Flexpoint Ford, added, “We are thrilled to partner with Genesis as we execute on our thesis in the mid-to-end-of-life aircraft space. We see incredible value in Genesis’ ability to leverage the strength of its platform to source opportunities that align with our investment objectives and, importantly, to effectively service the assets by harnessing the technical expertise within Genesis and ReGEN.”
The deal underscores private equity focus on aviation asset-backed strategies amid sustained aftermarket demand. Genesis offers fleet solutions, asset management, and technical services to global clients. Flexpoint, founded in 2005, specializes in financial services with offices in New York and Miami. Industry observers note this aligns with trends in end-of-life aircraft value extraction through teardowns and parts trading.