Aquila Air Capital, a specialty finance platform focused on commercial aerospace, named Chance Fowler vice president of portfolio management.

This new role will optimize the performance of the more than 70 aircraft and engines currently owned by Aquila. Fowler will be responsible for originating new investment and leasing opportunities while expanding Aquila’s relationships with current customers and partners.

Prior to joining Aquila, Fowler served as vice president of aircraft marketing for Vx Capital Partners. He previously held various roles in financial and investment analysis.

“Aquila is an exciting new entrant into the aircraft and engine leasing market supported by seasoned professionals with significant experience scaling leasing investments on a global basis. We are honored to have Chance join our team. His strong understanding of our dynamic industry and existing relationships with our global customer base will be incredibly valuable to Aquila,” Al Wood, CEO of Aquila Air Capital, said.

“I am truly excited to join the Aquila team and look forward to growing our platform in a way that delivers attractive solutions to our customers and partners while achieving superior results for our shareholders,” Fowler said.