David Crull was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Aquila Air Capital, an Ireland-based engine lessor backed by global alternative asset manager Wafra Inc. Crull brings more than 25 years of experience across the airline, aftermarket and aircraft leasing sectors, positioning him to strengthen Aquila's financial and operational leadership.
Crull holds an MBA from the University of Dallas and a BS from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is a former US Marine. His career began in the maintenance and engineering departments of American and Delta Airlines, establishing deep industry roots before transitioning to senior financial leadership roles.
Career History
- Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Jackson Square Aviation (most recent)
- Chief Investment Officer, KP Aviation
- Chief Financial Officer, Aero Capital Solutions and AeroTurbine
- Senior Financial Leadership Roles, Spirit Airlines
- Maintenance and Engineering Departments, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
What Crull could bring to CFO at Aquila Air Capital: Crull's extensive background spanning airline operations, aircraft aftermarket finance, and aircraft leasing positions him uniquely to drive financial strategy at Aquila during a critical growth phase. His experience managing complex financial operations at high-growth aviation companies, combined with deep investor and operator perspectives, should enhance Aquila's strategic decision-making in the competitive engine leasing sector.
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