NEWPORT BEACH, California (September 14, 2026) – Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, today announced the appointment of Jilinda Crowley as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Based at ACG’s headquarters in Newport Beach, Ms. Crowley will oversee the Company’s financial strategy and lead its Finance team across Treasury, Risk, Tax, Accounting, Pricing, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
Ms. Crowley brings more than 20 years of aviation and aerospace finance experience to ACG. She spent 14 years in senior finance roles at Rolls-Royce before moving from a global aerospace leader into CFO roles with emerging aviation and aerospace businesses, including Electra Aero, magniX and Skydweller Aero.
“We are delighted to welcome Jilinda to our executive team. She brings a wealth of strategic financial leadership experience, as well as a broad perspective gained from across the aviation and aerospace industry. Her experience working with some of the sector’s most innovative businesses will bring an additional perspective at an important point in our growth journey, as we position the Company to capitalize on the opportunities ahead,” said Thomas Baker, Chief Executive Officer and President of ACG.
Ms. Crowley succeeds Jaime Crear, who has served as interim Chief Financial Officer alongside her role as Chief Administrative Officer. Ms. Crear will continue in her role as Chief Administrative Officer.
About Aviation Capital Group
Aviation Capital Group is one of the world’s premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 500 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of June 30, 2026, leased to roughly 85 airlines in approximately 50 countries. It specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties. It was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more information, visit www.aviationcapitalgroup.com.
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