NEW YORK – May 2, 2025 – Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading lessor focused on end-of-life solutions, announced the addition of a new member to its Origination team, Moustafa Aboali as Vice President, Originations. 

Based out of the company’s U.S. offices, Aboali will be responsible for building strong customer partnerships and delivering value through strategic aircraft solutions across the region in collaboration with the Commercial and Origination teams. 

“We look forward to Moustafa joining the team and his extensive expertise in commercial engines as we continue to position Aquila as a leading engine lessor that is committed to strengthening our customers’ operations,” says Al Wood, Aquila Air Capital’s Chief Executive Officer. 

Aboali joins Aquila from Pratt & Whitney, where he spent that last six years in various engineering and sales positions, including his latest role of Commercial Engines Aftermarket Sales Director. Prior to Pratt, Aboali served as Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Delta Air Lines.

“I look forward to this next chapter with Aquila Air Capital, where I’m especially excited to connect with airline customers across the Americas to support their fleet growth, providing a crucial element to their business as an engine and aircraft financier, so they can stay focused on what they do best: operating their fleets safely, reliably, and efficiently,” says Aboali.

Aboali earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. He is an FAA-licensed and certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician.