June 12, 2025
Wafra’s Acquisition of Aquila Air Capital Awarded Aviation Finance Deal of the Year 2025
DUBLIN – June 2025 – Aquila Air Capital’s acquisition by global alternative asset manager Wafra was recognized by Finance Dublin with an Aviation Finance Deal of the Year award.
The publication noted that the financing of the deal marked Wafra’s move into the aviation finance space, backed by warehouse financing provided by Apollo’s ATLAS SP Partners.
“We are pleased to be recognized by Finance Dublin for our platform’s acquisition by Wafra,” commented Al Wood, Chief Executive Officer of Aquila Air Capital. “This investment is a significant endorsement of our team’s hard work and the value our platform brings to the market. Our team is thrilled about the future growth prospects the partnership with Wafra will provide, enabling us to accelerate our expansion, introduce new offerings, and broaden our global customer base.”
Read the Finance Dublin article
About Aquila Air Capital
Founded in 2021, Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”) is a specialty finance platform focused on providing aviation asset financing, as well as purchasing and leasing aircraft and engines. Led by a management team with decades of experience in the aerospace and aviation industries, Aquila is a trusted partner to all players in the value chain, from buyers and sellers of assets to operators in need of creative and timely solutions for their critical business needs. www.AquilaAirCapital.com