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A Legacy of
Expertise

in Aircraft Acquisition, Leasing, Financing and Realization

GKL specializes in aircraft acquisition, financing and structuring aircraft leasing solutions, backed by over three decades as an early pioneer in the global leasing market.

Built on Knafaim Group’s foundational aviation track record and today jointly controlled by Knafaim and Shlomo Group, GKL acquires, owns, finances, and manages a proprietary portfolio of commercial aircraft. Leveraging our strong financial backing, we strategically invest in aviation assets while structuring flexible leasing solutions, delivering disciplined execution and long-term value.

Aircraft Purchased & Leased Over the Years

Years of Experience

Airlines Served

Equity (as of June 30, 2026)

3 8
5 1
6 3
7 (1) 1
7 1
8 1
9 (1) 1
9 1
10 1
11 1
12 1
13 1
14 1
15 1
16 1
17 1
18 1
21 1
22 1
23 1
24 1
25 1
33 1
36 1
37 (1) 1
49 1
60 1
62 1
001avion 1
1 (1) 1
1 51
2 6

Market Trust, Decades in the Making.

Rooted in the groundbreaking legacy of its founder, GKL’s leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience in global aircraft leasing. This extensive industry expertise delivers long-term stability and a decisive competitive advantage in managing complex aviation assets.

Tamar Mozes Borovitz

Tamar Mozes Borovitz

Executive Board Member
Nimrod Borovitz

Nimrod Borovitz

Chairman of the Board
Sidney Slasky

Sidney Slasky

CEO
Asi Shmeltzer

Asi Shmeltzer

Executive Board Member
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Aircraft Fleet

ALL Fleet

Global Knafaim Leasing

Currently Leased Aircraft
Previously Leased Aircraft

Beyond Leasing: Active Management. Optimized Yields.

Effective Management of Owned Assets requires continuous involvement. GKL takes an active, hands-on approach to managing its owned aircraft portfolio at every stage - from deal sourcing and acquisition to technical oversight, structured financing, and disciplined divestment. This end-to-end involvement safeguards capital, mitigates downside risk, and optimizes long-term yields.

Acquiring aircraft from airlines and leasing them back to generate yield, build a high-quality portfolio, and strengthen long-term relationships.

Structuring complex financing arrangements with banks and institutional entities to fund fleet acquisitions and optimize return on equity (ROE).

Comprehensive lifecycle management of the owned aircraft portfolio, including operational, commercial, and financial monitoring to maximize revenue and minimize risk.

Actively expanding and optimizing the portfolio through strategic acquisitions and secondary market trading. Capitalizing on market cycles to enhance asset value and generate capital gains.

Close supervision of maintenance, overhauls, and asset condition during the lease term to preserve asset value and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Planning and executing follow-on transactions, re-leasing, or sales upon lease expiry to maximize total asset value.

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Stock Information and Reports

Ticker Symbol

GKL

Market cap (NIS Millions)

277.4

Last Price (ILA)

103

-0.10%

last update: 14/10/2026 17:30

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