KGAL Group is an independent real assets investment manager with an investment volume of 20.2 € billion and 371 employees based in Munich / Germany. KGAL specialises on long-term capital investments for institutional investors in the investment of Real Estate (since 1968), Aviation (since 1979) and Renewable Energy (since 2003).
In the course of our 40-year experience in aircraft investments, KGAL has launched 58 aircraft retail funds, 81 aircraft private placements and three aircraft institutional. These funds translate into a cumulative aircraft fund investment volume realised by KGAL Group of more than USD 8.6 billion. In addition, KGAL has initiated USD 16.8 billion of cumulative investment volume for structured aircraft finance transactions.
The cornerstone that provides a strong foundation supporting KGAL in aviation are the two joint venture with Lufthansa: GOAL (German Operating Aircraft Leasing) and Lufthansa Leasing. As such, we have been a long-term investor active in the global transportation industry with a proven aviation track record which spans over several business cycles through aircraft investments.
Across its three asset classes, KGAL is a full service platform that emphasises a holistic and active fund management approach. KGAL's aviation department, together with members of our joint venture with Lufthansa, GOAL, form a highly qualified and diversified team. With many years of experience in the financial service industry as well as in the airline industry, we can provide outstanding service to our partners and guarantee responsible management of our assets. Apart from the commercial asset management, specialists from GOAL also undertake the technical fleet management of our aircraft. This combination of expertise sets us apart from many of our competitors and is one cornerstone of our long lasting relationships with our investors and clients.