Aquila Air Capital Announces Acquisition by Wafra
Aquila Air Capital announced today an investment from funds managed by Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), a New York-based, global alternative asset manager.
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Aquila Air Capital Upsizes Term Loan Facility to $200 Million
Aquila Air Capital announced the successful execution of new financing for $100 million, upsizing the lessor’s current term loan facility to $200 million.
Aviation Continues to Grapple with Engine Challenges: Chance Fowler on ELTF Panel
Chance Fowler, Aquila Air Capital’s VP of Portfolio Management, joined the panelists of Aviation Week Network’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas (ELTF) conference in Miami.
Engine Values Rise on Supply Constraints: Cirium Interview with Al Wood
Cirium’s Oliver Clark spoke with Al Wood, Aquila Air Capital’s Chief Executive Officer, about his personal perspective on how the market dynamics in the engine leasing business had shifted in…
Aquila Air Capital Adds Eoin Connaughton to Commercial Analysis and Pricing Team
Connaughton will be based out of the company’s Irish office, focusing on the analysis, structuring, and pricing of transactions for various aircraft and engine types in collaboration with the Commercial…
Aquila Air Capital Recruits Lisa Cardinali as Technical Records Director
Lisa enriches the Aquila team with her extensive background in technical records management as well as aircraft inspections and maintenance, documentation, regulatory compliance, and reporting.
Aquila Air Capital Closes $100 Million Financing
Aquila Air Capital announced today the successful closing of a $100 million financing, aimed at increasing the lessor’s ability to deliver bespoke lease solutions for passenger and cargo operators across…
Aquila Air Capital Expands Team with Addition of Matthew White as Vice President of Originations
Aquila Air Capital announced the addition of a new member to its transaction and origination team, Matthew White as Vice President of Originations.
Aquila Air Capital Sponsors Mentee Reception at ISTAT Americas 2023 San Diego
Aquila Air Capital was the exclusive sponsor of the ISTAT Foundation’s Mentorship Program reception at the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (“ISTAT”) Americas 2023 conference in San Diego, California.
Royal Aero and Aquila Air Capital Partner on Executing New Financing Facility for Three Boeing 737-800s
Aquila Air Capital executed a new financing facility involving three Boeing 737-800s in partnership with Royal Aero.
Aquila Air Capital Appoints Chance Fowler Vice President, Portfolio Management
Aquila Air Capital announced the appointment of Chance Fowler as Vice President, Portfolio Management.
Aquila Air Capital Recruits Lisa Rooney as Senior Vice President, Finance
Aquila Air Capital appointed Lisa Rooney as Senior Vice President, Finance.
Aquila Air Capital Enlists Martin Ryan to Lead Financial Planning & Analysis
Aquila Air Capital announced that the company appointed Martin Ryan as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis.
Aquila Air Capital Announces Leadership Appointments
Aquila Air Capital announced the appointment of Al Wood as CEO of the company. In addition, Peter Siawjoins Aquila as Head of Originations and Leasing, APAC. Keith Whittaker, Managing Partner…
Aquila Air Capital Signs Operating Leases for Three 757-200PCFs with Kenyan Astral Airlines
Aquila Air Capital signed operating lease agreements for a fleet of three Boeing 757-200PCFs with Kenya-based Astral Airlines (Astral”).
Aviation Executive Al Wood Partners with Warburg Pincus and Kepler Hill Capital to Establish Aquila Air Capital
Aquila Air Capital announced its launch following the signing of an agreement between aviation industry executive Al Wood and private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Kepler Hill Capital to establish…