MUSCAT – BlueFive Capital has appointed former Oman Airports CEO Aimen Al Hosni as chairman of BlueFive Leasing, alongside Khalid Mohammed Zaman as vice chairman, the investment firm said on Tuesday, as it strengthens leadership at its aircraft leasing platform based in Oman.
Al Hosni, who led Oman Airports from 2015 to 2025, brings more than two decades of experience across aviation, infrastructure, investment and financial services. During his tenure, he oversaw the transformation of Oman’s airport operations, focusing on route development, boosting non-aeronautical revenues and forging international partnerships.
He also served as chairman of Airports Council International, where he contributed to global aviation policy, cross-border infrastructure investment and industry-wide digitalisation efforts.
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Khalid Zaman, an Omani businessman and managing director of Al Zaman Group, has experience in building and scaling diversified businesses. He currently sits on the boards of Takamul Investments and Telecom Oman.
BlueFive Leasing, launched earlier this year, is among the first dedicated aircraft leasing and asset-backed lending platforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The platform was established through a partnership between BlueFive Capital, an Omani sovereign institution and Al Zaman Group, and operates from the firm’s Muscat office.
Its debut vehicle, BlueFive Wings Fund I, is targeting more than $1 billion in commitments to invest in commercial aircraft assets.
“We are delighted to welcome our inaugural BlueFive Leasing board members,” said Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and chief executive of BlueFive Capital, adding that the appointments position the platform to connect regional capital with global aviation assets.
Al Hosni said commercial aircraft remain a resilient asset class within global transport infrastructure and noted that current market conditions offer opportunities for disciplined investors.
Zaman said his role would focus on supporting the platform’s strategic direction and ensuring active involvement from Al Zaman Group in building a competitive aviation leasing business.
BlueFive Capital, which manages $7.4 billion in assets, focuses on private equity, real estate, infrastructure and financial products across high-growth markets.
