Aquila Air Capital Promotes Chance Fowler to Chief Commercial Officer

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 9, 2025--

Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading engine lessor backed by funds managed by New York-based global alternative asset manager Wafra, announced the promotion of Chance Fowler to the leadership role of Chief Commercial Officer.

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Chance Fowler, who has been with Aquila Air Capital since July 2022, has been promoted to the leadership role of Chief Commercial Officer.

Fowler has been with Aquila since July 2022. He joined the company as Vice President, Portfolio Management, with responsibility for optimizing the performance of the lessor’s growing portfolio of aircraft and engine assets. He has also been responsible for originating new investment and leasing opportunities while expanding Aquila’s relationships with current customers and partners.

“Chance has been instrumental in expanding our commercial footprint, building out our portfolio and delivering unparalleled value to our customers,” commented Al Wood, Aquila Air Capital’s Chief Executive Officer. “With his deep understanding of the engine leasing market’s complex dynamics and his experience in building and nurturing Aquila’s industry relationships, he is perfectly positioned to lead our ongoing commercial initiatives and drive our platform’s sustained growth in the years to come.”

Commenting on his promotion, Fowler said: “It has been a privilege to be part of the growth of Aquila, and I am honored to take on the responsibility of Chief Commercial Officer. I look forward to leading the Aquila team to deliver attractive solutions to our valued customers and position our company for long-term success.”

Prior to joining Aquila, Fowler served as Vice President of Aircraft Marketing at Vx Capital Partners. Before that, he was a financial analyst at Dallas-based Trinity Industries.

About Aquila Air Capital

Founded in 2021, Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”) is a specialty finance platform focused on providing aviation asset financing, as well as purchasing and leasing aircraft and engines. Backed by funds managed by Wafra Inc., a New York-based, global alternative asset manager, and led by a management team with decades of experience in the aerospace and aviation industries, Aquila is a trusted partner to all players in the value chain, from buyers and sellers of assets to operators in need of creative and timely solutions for their critical business needs. www.AquilaAirCapital.com

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