CDB Aviation and Volaris Agree to Sale and Leaseback of Four New A320neo Aircraft
The transaction with Volaris reinforces the lessor’s commitment to supporting airlines as the market recovery continues.
CDB Aviation Executes $660 Million Portfolio Financing Backed by 13 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft
This latest transaction brings the lessor’s year-to-date executed financings to US$2.53 billion.
United Airlines Takes Delivery of First of Thirteen Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft from CDB Aviation
The sale and leaseback transactions for the aircraft between CDB Aviation and the carrier were announced earlier in the year and in 2020.
Disclosable Transactions in Relation to the Acquisition of Three Aircraft
The lessor has entered into two sale and purchase agreements with AWAS Ireland Leasing Four Limited for three Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft.
Major Transaction in Relation to the Purchase and Leaseback of Fifteen Aircraft
The lessor expects to take delivery of two 787-9, ten 737 MAX 8, and an additional three 737 MAX 8 aircraft under the purchase and leaseback agreement with United Airlines by 2021.
CDB Aviation Agrees First-Ever Lease for Two A330-300 P2F Aircraft with Mexico’s MasAir
The agreement with its newest airline customer in the Americas marks the lessor’s first-ever lease transaction for the A330 P2F aircraft, further advancing its strategy to bring the next generation widebody freighter to the market.
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MR. XUEDONG WANG
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Xuedong Wang, the Chairman of CDB Aviation, has extensive working experience in China government organization and banks. Chairman Wang was served as Vice President of CDB Shanghai Branch and President of CDB Hunan Branch, while now is the Chairman of CDB Leasing.
PATRICK C. HANNIGAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Patrick is our Chief Executive Officer with three decades of experience in finance, marketing, sales and P&L oversight. He has been at the top of the airline Leasing sector for many years, including being a founding shareholder of Avolon leasing and served as CEO in their joint venture with Wells Fargo.
BRENDAN O’NEILL
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Brendan is our Chief Financial Officer, with two decades of aircraft leasing and multinational experience, with a unique blend of cross-functional experience in financial, operational, and functional leadership roles. He joins the company from DAE Capital where he held various leadership roles, including as part of AWAS.
NICK HAZELDINE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Nick is a seasoned aircraft leasing professional with more than 16 years of experience in asset finance, working for lessors exclusively owned by large financial institutions.
PETER GOODMAN
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Peter is our Chief Marketing Officer, with more than three decades of experience in the aircraft leasing and airline industries.
CRAIG SEGOR
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Craig is our Chief Investment Officer with two decades of experience in aviation and aerospace. With an extensive track record of working with lessors, OEMs, airlines, MROs, and investors, Craig heads our strategic investments, covering M&A, portfolio acquisitions, trading, and financing alternatives.
JOHN LEENANE
HEAD OF TRADING
John is our Head of Trading with three decades of experience in banking, structured finance, and aircraft operating leasing.
PAUL BOYLE
HEAD OF EMEA
Paul is our Head of EMEA, with nearly three decades of experience in the aviation industry. He has held executive roles with Airbus Financial Services, SMBC, AerCap, and, most recently, Avolon, leading cross-functional deal teams.
SIGN KADOUH
HEAD OF ASIA PACIFIC
Sign is our Head of Asia Pacific, with more than a decade of experience in aviation finance and legal, and nearly a decade of his career spent working in Asia.
LUÍS DA SILVA
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL, THE AMERICAS
Luís is our Head of Commercial, the Americas, with over two decades of experience in aviation and aircraft leasing, predominantly focused on marketing and sales activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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