Aquila Air Capital

Aquila Air Capital 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 LLC, 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.? https://lnkd.in/eApANC-N #acquisitions #engineleasing?#aviationfinance

From piston engines to turbojets and?high bypass turbofans, aircraft engines have come a long way in pushing the limits of?propulsive efficiency. Among many state-of-the-art engines, here is a list of some of the most iconic aircraft engines that revolutionized the world of #aviation. #aircraft #jetengines?https://lnkd.in/gfnKZGVD?

A new high pressure turbine blade for CFM Leap-1A engines is nearing regulatory approval. The new blades will be integrated into the production line for the Leap-1A, which was jointly certified by the FAA and?European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Development of the improved Leap-1A blades for Airbus A320neo-family is about a year ahead of a similar effort for Leap-1B blades found on all Boeing 737 MAXs. #aviation #aircraft #engineleasing?https://lnkd.in/dgs2xQXk

This #veteransday, we honor those who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms.?To all veterans: thank you for your service and for ensuring a safer, brighter future for generations to come. ???? #happyveteransday?#thankaveteran?#thankyouveterans

Frank Haselbach, Head of Propulsion at Airbus, believes that the the next decade and a half will be full of an opening and diverging space of what is the best propulsion architecture for the next generation of #aircraft. Listen to Frank in conversation with Aviation Week Network's Guy Norris as he discusses various technology pathways for commercial engines. #sustainability #innovation https://lnkd.in/eQR5QV6C

In a recent opinion piece, Sharon DeVivo, president of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, explains that the ongoing advancements in #aviation and #aerospace continue to hold immense potential to transform air transport—as this industry has done since its founding. Working together can bridge the skills gap, foster innovation, promote inclusion, and build partnerships that contribute to the expansion and success of the sector. #collaboration #skillbuilding?#innovation https://lnkd.in/d2YifNh2

A?trusted finance partner?plays a pivotal role in maximizing value and operational flexibility. At Aquila, we’re?focused on our long-term vision to be a trusted partner for passenger airlines, cargo operators, and the MRO community. Explore our wide range of tailored solutions at?https://lnkd.in/eXw7RHzJ?#aviation #aircraftleasing?#engineleasing

The Aquila Air Capital team is all ready for Ishka Aviation?Investival: North America next week. Al Wood and Chance Fowler are looking forward to connecting with institutional investors from across North America and discussing the trends that are driving funding opportunities. #aviation #aircraftleasing?#engineleasing?#connectlive #investinaviation Ishka: Aviation Finance

The design of the next generation of aircraft will benefit from new tools, such as Airbus' digital design, manufacturing and services. Meeting performance goals, especially drastically lower fuel consumption, will be inseparable from new implements in the research and technology phase. Airbus'?eXtra?performance Wing (X-Wing) demonstration program exemplifies the evolution. The airframer is gearing up for the first flight of a high-aspect-ratio, morphing-wing aircraft in 2026. #innovation #environment #aviation #netzero

The Wright brothers arrived in September 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to begin testing their first powered aircraft, which eventually resulted in the world's first controlled powered flight later that December. The site where the brothers launched their gliders is preserved today as Wright Brothers National Memorial. Have you ever visited? #aviation #firstflight