Aquila Air Capital has appointed Eoin Connaughton as AVP, commercial analysis and pricing. Connaughton will be based out of the lessor’s Irish office where he will focus on the analysis, structuring and pricing of transactions for various aircraft and engine types in collaboration with the commercial and origination teams.
Connaughton joins Aquila from SMBC Aviation Capital, where he held the of role of VP, commercial analysis. Prior to this, he was business analyst at Goshawk Aviation, acting as functional lead for all trading and corporate finance transactions and opportunities.
“This is a great opportunity for me to join at such a pivotal point in the company’s expansion and growth,” said Connaughton, adding that he is “excited to be able to bring [his] extensive knowledge and skillset to assist in the expansion of the current leasing and trading platform”.