Aviation Capital Group Names Jilinda Crowley as Chief Financial Officer

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Aviation Capital Group, a leading global full-service aircraft asset manager, has appointed Jilinda Crowley as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Crowley brings over two decades of experience in aviation and aerospace finance, having previously held senior roles at Rolls-Royce and CFO positions at emerging aviation and aerospace businesses such as Electra Aero, magniX, and Skydweller Aero.

Crowley will be based at ACG's headquarters in Newport Beach and will oversee the company's financial strategy, leading the Finance team across Treasury, Risk, Tax, Accounting, Pricing, and Financial Planning & Analysis. Her appointment follows the departure of Jaime Crear, who has served as interim Chief Financial Officer alongside her role as Chief Administrative Officer. Crear will continue in her role as Chief Administrative Officer.

Thomas Baker, Chief Executive Officer and President of ACG, expressed enthusiasm about Crowley's addition to the executive team. "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."

Aviation Capital Group, founded in 1989 and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation, manages approximately 500 owned, managed, and committed aircraft as of June 30, 2026, leased to roughly 85 airlines in approximately 50 countries. The company specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties.