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Aquila Air Capital Names Gary Lew Chief Financial Officer
Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading engine lessor backed by funds managed by New York-based global alternative asset manager Wafra, announced the appointment of Gary Lew as Chief Financial Officer.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · May 21, 2025
Wafra Closes Acquisition of Aquila Air Capital
Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading engine lessor, announced today that Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), a New York-based, global alternative asset manager, completed the acquisition of its platform from Warburg Pincus.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2024
Aquila Air Capital Announces Acquisition by Wafra
Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading engine lessor, announced today an investment from funds managed by Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), a New York-based, global alternative asset manager. Wafra has entered into definitive documentation to acquire the Aquila platform from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. As part of the transaction, Wafra will acquire a controlling interest in Aquila and provide substantial capital to support Aquila’s continued growth, furthering its mandate to purchase, sell, finance, and lease aircraft, engines, and other aviation equipment. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, pending receipt of customary regulatory approvals.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · October 18, 2024
Aquila Air Capital Upsizes Term Loan Facility to $200 Million
Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading engine lessor focused on end-of-life solutions, announced the successful execution of new financing for $100 million, upsizing the lessor’s current term loan facility to $200 million.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2024
Aquila Air Capital Adds Eoin Connaughton to Commercial Analysis and Pricing Team
Against the backdrop of this year’s Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin conference, Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading lessor focused on end-of-life solutions, announced the addition of a new member to its Commercial Analysis and Pricing team, Eoin Connaughton as AVP, Commercial Analysis and Pricing.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2024
Aquila Air Capital Closes $100 Million Financing
Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading lessor focused on end-of-life solutions, announced today the successful closing of a $100 million financing.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2023
Aquila Air Capital Expands Team with Addition of Matthew White as Vice President of Originations
Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading specialty aviation finance platform, announced today the addition of a new member to its transaction and origination team, Matthew White as Vice President of Originations.
By Aquila Air Capital · Via Business Wire · October 6, 2023