Founding Partners

SAF One was founded by Novus Aviation Capital and Sencirc Holding.

To this partnership, Novus brings nearly 30 years of experience in investing and managing commercial aviation assets in the aviation industry. Sencirc brings a deep understanding of the ecosystem in the circular economy, and its expertise in the energy domain.

Together, the Founding Partners have a track record that positions SAF One to be an industry leader in delivering sustainable aviation fuel solutions for the aviation industry.

Novus is an independent, full-service aircraft leasing and financing platform, which invests in and manages commercial aviation assets:

  • Dedicated in-house expertise covering the aviation lifecycle including lease management, structured finance, risk management, technical and strong commercial capabilities

  • Established 30 years ago and currently one of the oldest and leading players in the business 

  • Strong and long-established relationships with airlines, investors and OEMs in the broader aviation eco-system

  • Global presence with offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Tokyo and Dublin

Est. 1994

Relationships with over 170 airlines in 70 countries

Over 16 Joint Venture Partnerships

USD 10 bn
Total Capital raised in past 10 years

Sencirc is an independent, private investment firm which invests in circular economy assets:

  • Deep domain expertise and partnerships in the circular economy ecosystem

  • Strong relationships in the energy and fuel industry with the principal's track record

  • Developing assets in EfW (Energy from Waste) using municipal solid waste as feedstock (MSW) and CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) using agricultural waste as feedstock

Est. 2022

15-year waste feedstock agreements for ~ 200,000 tpa at fixed price

Investment in a biomass and waste contractor operating globally

Developing 200,000 tons/yr MSW EFW plant