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Wafra Inc. Invests in Aquila Air Capital for Strategic Expansion

Oct 18, 2024•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

partnership

New YorkAerospaceairlines/aviation

Description

Wafra Inc., a New York-based global alternative asset manager, has announced an investment in Aquila Air Capital to acquire a controlling interest in the company. The investment will provide substantial capital to support Aquila’s continued growth and expand Wafra's infrastructure portfolio. The partnership aims to provide in-demand equipment solutions to a global customer base of high-quality airlines.

Company Information

Company

Aquila Air Capital

Location

450 Lexington Ave

New York, New York, United States

About

Aquila Air Capital is a specialty finance platform founded in 2021, dedicated to aviation asset financing, as well as the purchase and leasing of aircraft and engines. Backed by funds managed by Wafra Inc., a global alternative asset manager, Aquila is led by a seasoned team with decades of aerospace and aviation expertise. The company serves as a trusted partner across the aviation value chain—offering flexible, timely, and strategic solutions to asset buyers, sellers, and operators navigating complex business challenges.

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