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Aviation Capital Group Announces New Chief Technical Officer

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today that Alan Godson has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for all ACG asset management worldwide.

“We are excited to continue to grow our skillset and capabilities with the addition of Alan to our team,” said Steven Udvar-Hazy, Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer of ACG. “We have no doubt he will be a huge asset and make an immediate impact for our company and clients.”

Godson is a senior aircraft leasing executive with over 20 years of global experience in leading technical functions. Prior to ACG, he was Executive Vice President (Technical) with Aircastle Limited, overseeing technical operations from their offices in APAC and EMEA. Godson graduated from Kingston University with a first-class honors degree in Aircraft Engineering, and earned a master’s degree in International Economic Law from Warwick Law School, in the UK.

“I am delighted to be part of the ACG team and utilize my leadership and expertise with such a dynamic aircraft lessor. I have a steadfast commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional value to our customers and investors. Through our collective efforts, I aim to propel the organization towards a future where technological innovation meets sustainability, helping create a lasting impact in the aviation industry,” said Godson.

ACG is committed to reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry by investing in fuel-efficient, new technology aircraft that produce lower emissions, use less fuel and create less environmental noise than previous generation aircraft.

If you’re interested in career opportunities at ACG, please visit: https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/careers/.

About Aviation Capital Group

Aviation Capital Group is one of the world’s premier full-service aircraft asset managers with over 480 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of March 31, 2023, leased to roughly 95 airlines in approximately 45 countries. It was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more information, visit www.aviationcapitalgroup.com.

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