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Unique & Necessary
Over the past ten years plus,
Aircastle has developed, and
enjoys, a well-earned reputation
as a company with a unique
and necessary position in the
commercial aircraft leasing
industry. Their investment strategy
prioritizes risk-adjusted returns
that are not limited to any specific
asset age grouping. They have
invested across the age spectrum
and continuously look for unique
investment opportunities. Their
franchise strength and positioning
are supported by a team of
professionals with extensive
experience and deep network of
contacts across the industry. As
the only permanently capitalized
leasing platform that is focused on
the secondary market Aircastle has
developed a competitive advantage
characterized by solid execution
abilities and sound financials. As
the only permanently capitalized
leasing platform that is focused in
the secondary market they have
developed a competitive advantage
characterized by solid execution
abilities and sound financials with
aim to be the leader in the current
market.
Major Investors
Marubeni Corporation which is
considered one of Japan’s premier
trading companies with a 150
year+ history is a major investor
of Aircastle. Approximately $61.9
billion in total assets and a stock
market capitalization of $12.1 billion
as of March 31, 2019. It has created
worldwide footprint and broad
aerospace industry experience to
next level.
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Meet the ardent visionary: Michael J. Inglese
Michael Inglese serves as the Chief Executive Officer of
Aircastle. He was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Aircastle.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Inglese served as Chief Financial
Officer of PanAmSat Holding Corporation from June 2000 until the
closing of PanAmSat’s sale to Intelsat in July 2006. Mr. Inglese joined
PanAmSat in May 1998 as Vice President, Finance after serving as
Chief Financial Officer for DIRECTV Japan, Inc. He is a Chartered
Financial Analyst who holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from
Rutgers University College of Engineering and an MBA from Rutgers
Graduate School of Business Management.
Michael Inglese, CEO
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