Aquila Air Capital, a lessor based in Fort Worth, Texas and Dublin, Ireland, and backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra, appointed 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,” Chance Fowler, chief commercial officer of Aquila, said. “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.
“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,” Schneider said.
