Neuberger has launched New Bridge Aero Finance, a new aerospace lending platform targeting a $2 billion debt portfolio. The initiative extends the firm's asset-based investing strategy focused on downside protection and steady cash flows. Sean Hinze, Managing Director at Neuberger Specialty Finance, stated the move creates a differentiated aviation and transportation credit platform.

Richard Moody leads the new venture as head, joined by co-founders Debbie Frew and William Glaister. The team brings deep aviation finance pedigree from Hamburg Commercial Bank, Deutsche Bank, and Clifford Chance. Since 2018, Neuberger Specialty Finance has managed over $5 billion across 50 portfolio vehicles and cumulatively deployed $16 billion through 80 global origination partners.

The platform targets transactions across the capital stack involving aircraft and broader aerospace ecosystem components. This move reflects broader momentum behind private credit moving into specialist, collateral-backed niches.