Aviation Capital Group Appoints Cronan Enright as Head of Strategy

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cronan Enright to the newly created position of Head of Strategy.

Enright joins ACG with over two decades of experience in leadership roles throughout the aviation value chain - having worked with aircraft lessors, manufacturers, airlines, advisors and investors, including leadership roles with Airbus, GECAS, CDB Aviation and his own advisory business, Avanti. Enright will be based in ACG’s Dublin office, reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, Rob Downes.

“I am very excited to welcome Cronan to ACG, and to a key leadership role within our Strategic Investment team,” said Downes. “Cronan’s experience will be critical to delivering on our ambitious growth strategy, and to the optimization of our portfolio as we continue to build an ever stronger, more competitive business.”

“I am thrilled to be joining ACG at this important time. I have long been an admirer of the business – its clear, strategic vision, the impressive growth trajectory, the high caliber of its team, all backed by an outstanding shareholder, Tokyo Century. I look forward to contributing to the company’s unfolding story and strengthening its position as a leading global lessor,” commented Enright.

About Aviation Capital Group

Aviation Capital Group is one of the world’s premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 500 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of March 31, 2025, leased to roughly 80 airlines in approximately 45 countries. It specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties. 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.