Matthew Schneider Appointed to Drive Customer Engagement and Portfolio Growth Across the Americas

Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading lessor based in Fort Worth, Texas, and Dublin, Ireland, and backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra, announced the appointment of Matthew Schneider to the role of Vice President, Origination for the Americas.

Schneider will be responsible for supporting the lessor’s origination activities and customer-focused strategy in the Americas in collaboration with the Commercial and Origination teams.

“Matthew brings nearly three decades of experience in aviation finance and leasing, spanning deal origination, account development, and portfolio management,” commented Chance Fowler, Chief Commercial Officer. “We look forward to Matthew deploying his innovative transaction structuring expertise to continue positioning Aquila as a leading engine lessor that is committed to strengthening our customers’ operations.”

Schneider joins the Aquila team from GA Telesis, where he oversaw global business development, trading, and remarketing activities as Vice President of Leasing and Trading. Prior to GA Telesis, he served as Senior Advisor at Plane View Partners, advising on commercial aircraft and engine aftermarket leasing and trading strategies. Previously, he held several executive leadership roles at various aircraft and engine leasing firms.

Commenting on his appointment, Schneider, said: “I am proud to join the Aquila team and look forward to expanding our presence across the Americas through disciplined origination and enduring partnerships with airlines, lessors, and trading counterparties.”

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. Backed by funds managed by Wafra Inc., a New York-based, global alternative asset manager, and 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

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"We look forward to Matthew deploying his innovative transaction structuring expertise to continue positioning Aquila as a leading engine lessor that is committed to strengthening our customers’ operations." - Chance Fowler, Chief Commercial Officer