Aerospace, Defense & Transportation Services

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PETER SAMBOUL

PETER SAMBOUL

  • Group Head - Aerospace, Defense & Transportation
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Committed to Aerospace, Defense & Transportation

Fifth Third’s Aerospace, Defense & Transportation (AD&T) services delivers strategic financial solutions to public and private companies, tailored to the unique needs of these critical sectors. From capital raising in the debt and equity markets, to investment banking solutions, risk management, and working capital optimization, our team is committed to helping companies in aerospace, defense and transportation thrive in a dynamic global environment.

Industry expertise that drives results

In a landscape shaped by evolving challenges and opportunities, our AD&T team brings deep sector knowledge and a wealth of experience. The team is comprised of experienced industry professionals with backgrounds in banking, military, and operations to deliver insights and corporate and investment banking expertise tailored to the specific needs of AD&T companies.


Aerospace industry expertise

Fifth Third provides tailored solutions to the supply chain of the aerospace industry. This encompasses OEMs and is layered with a multifaceted complex ecosystem of aviation parts suppliers. The team’s ability to anticipate and adapt to market fluctuations, geopolitical shifts, and disruptive events positions us well to provide bespoke financings to these companies.

  • Aircraft and engine manufacturers
  • Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers
  • Fixed based operators (FBOs)
  • Avionics
  • Aircraft parts
  • Composites
  • Propulsion systems
  • Satellites and spacecraft


Defense industry solutions

Fifth Third provides specialized financial solutions for America’s defense and national security leaders. From Tier 1 primes to mission–critical suppliers, our Defense Sector Group provides the financial infrastructure behind the technologies safeguarding U.S. interests across every domain—land, sea, air, cyber, and space.

  • Military aerospace and space—ISR platforms, launch vehicles, propulsion systems
  • Cyber and software—Offensive/defensive cyber operations, zero–trust architecture
  • C4ISR and autonomy—Tactical comms, AI–enabled decision support, automated systems
  • EW and sensor systems—Spectrum dominance tools, jamming and SIGINT platforms
  • Ground and maritime systems—Armored mobility, unmanned systems, undersea warfare
  • Precision munitions and missile defense—Counter–UAS, hypersonics, guidance systems


Transportation industry support

Fifth Third provides tailored financial solutions to the transportation industry, including manufacturers, lessors, asset managers, and industry services providers. Our team is dedicated to the sector, with deep industry knowledge from the manufacturing process, to disposal across esoteric asset classes, with experience through market and business cycles.

  • Rail, road and water transportation companies
  • Passenger airlines and cargo airlines
  • Transportation equipment lessors—Aircraft lessors, aircraft engines, marine containers, and rolling stock
  • Transportation manufacturers and logistics companies with hard–asset attachments—OEMs and suppliers of passenger, commercial, recreational, and off–highway vehicles and rolling stock
  • Aftermarket manufacturers and distributors 
  • Transportation support services

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