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Aircastle Limited

Dublin, Ireland · Aerospace, Air Transportation, Transportation

Aircastle Limited is engaged in the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial jet aircraft to airlines worldwide. As of May 31 2024, the company owned and managed 259 aircraft, leased to 77 airline customers across 44 countries through its joint ventures.

Key facts

Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Employees
148
Industries
Aerospace, Air Transportation, Transportation
Website
aircastle.com
LinkedIn
Company page

Recent activity at Aircastle Limited

  • : SEC 8-K (1.01):
  • : SEC 8-K (1.01): On April 28, 2026, Aircastle Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aircastle (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, entered into a material definitive agreement by issuing $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2031. These unsecured senior obligations are guaranteed by Aircastle's subsidiary, Aircastle Advisor LLC. The proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes, which may include aircraft acquisitions and refinancing existing debt. The Indenture, governing the issuance, includes various covenants and terms regarding redemption and offers for repurchase in the event of a change of control. The maturity date for these notes is set for May 15, 2031, with interest payments commencing on November 15, 2026.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On April 16, 2026, Aircastle Limited reported the resignation of two directors, Takayuki Sakakida and Takashi Tsunoda, both effective immediately. Sakakida had served as a director since March 2020 and as Chairman since April 2024, while Tsunoda joined the board in June 2024. Concurrently, Tomoaki Ogasawara has been appointed as a member and Chairman of the Board. Ogasawara was nominated by Marubeni Corporation and is expected to take on significant responsibilities as he is also appointed to key committees including Investment, Audit, Risk & Governance, and Compensation. This change in leadership could impact corporate strategy and governance at Aircastle.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): Effective April 16, 2026, Takayuki Sakakida and Takashi Tsunoda resigned from the Board of Directors of Aircastle Limited. Sakakida, who had served as a Director since March 2020 and Chairman since April 2024, was involved in multiple board committees including Investment and Audit. In their place, Tomoaki Ogasawara and Satoshi Irie were appointed as new members of the Board. Ogasawara, previously Managing Director at Total Engine Asset Management, was nominated by Marubeni Corporation, and Irie, with extensive experience in Marubeni's Asset Finance, was also nominated by Marubeni. Notably, Ogasawara and Irie will not receive any compensation for their director roles, effective upon their appointments on April 16, 2026.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On April 1, 2026, Keiji Okuno resigned from the Board of Directors of Aircastle Limited, where he had served since September 2022 and was a member of the Audit and Investment Committees. Concurrently, Yasuhiko Hashimoto was appointed as a new member of the Board and will also serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Hashimoto was nominated by Mizuho Leasing Company Limited, where he holds the position of Managing Executive Officer. He brings over 30 years of experience from Mizuho Bank, where he held various senior roles in structured finance, project finance, and global corporate banking. Notably, Mr. Hashimoto will not receive compensation for his directorship.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): Effective April 1, 2026, Aircastle Limited announced the resignation of Keiji Okuno from the Board of Directors, where he served since September 2022, and also participated in the Audit and Investment Committees. Concurrently, Yasuhiko Hashimoto has joined the Board, nominated by Mizuho Leasing Company Limited, and has been appointed to both the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Hashimoto is the Managing Executive Officer at Mizuho Leasing, where he has been instrumental in overseeing global business initiatives since his appointment as Executive Officer in June 2021. This leadership change may influence strategic decisions and governance going forward.
  • : Aircastle announces a $600 million unsecured financing facility to support corporate purposes, led by MUFG Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.
  • : Aircastle Mourns the Passing of Chief Information Officer, Bill Duenges
  • : Aircastle Delivers First of Six 737MAX9 Aircraft to United Airlines
  • : Aircastle Appoints David Odlum as Chief Risk Officer

Aircastle Limited funding history

DateRoundAmount
May 2025Funding Round$600.0M

Leadership

  • Michael Inglese, Chief Executive Officer
  • Megan Cutler, Tax Intern
  • Jill Saverine, People Professional
  • Roy Chandran, Employee At Aircastle
  • Fiona Coughlan, Corporate Finance Analyst
  • Richard Rosser, VP Tech
  • Terence Koh Poh Heng, Vice President Technical
  • Victor Lim, Technical Director
  • Ryan Tang, Avp Marketing Asia Pacific
  • Sergio Gonzalez, Evp Marketing Americas and Spain
  • Vivienne Mcbride, Senior Vice President Marketing
  • Ron Wainshal, CEO

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About Aircastle Limited: questions and answers

What does Aircastle Limited do?

Aircastle Limited is engaged in the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial jet aircraft to airlines worldwide. As of May 31 2024, the company owned and managed 259 aircraft, leased to 77 airline customers across 44 countries through its joint ventures.

Where is Aircastle Limited headquartered?

Aircastle Limited is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

How many employees does Aircastle Limited have?

Aircastle Limited has about 148 employees.

Has Aircastle Limited raised funding?

Yes. Fundz has recorded 1 funding event for Aircastle Limited. The most recent, Funding Round of $600.0M, was in May 2025.

Who leads Aircastle Limited?

Michael Inglese is a Chief Executive Officer at Aircastle Limited.

What is the latest news on Aircastle Limited?

On Jun 01, 2026, SEC 8-K (1.01):

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