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Who's Who in Engines
01 November 2006
Engine lessors may be few, but no less important.
Aercap (Aeroturbine)
In March Aercap bought Aeroturbine, which specializes in aftermarket commercial aircraft engines and parts sales. Aeroturbine was co-founded in 1997 by its existing chief officers Nicolas Finazzo and Robert Nichols. Key highlights for the company this year include the sale of its last 737-200 (powered by the JT8D) to Westjet in Canada and the acquisition of its first CFM56-5C engine (A340).
Portofolio size (number of engines): 48
Contact: Nicolas Finazzo and Robert Nichols
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
ELF is a veteran in the aero-engine business and is the largest independent engine lessor. Engine Lease Finance Corporation is owned by BTMU Capital Corporation of Boston, US, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ – the world's largest financial institution. ELF has its headquarters in Shannon, Ireland. It also has offices in San Francisco and representatives in Boston, London. Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore.
Portfolio size (number of engines):...
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