Aircastle

Aircastle is a global company that acquires, leases and sells high-utility commercial jet aircraft to customers throughout the world. High-utility aircraft are generally modern, operationally efficient jets with a large operator base and long useful lives. As of December 31, 2013, Aircastle's aircraft portfolio consisted of 162 aircraft on lease with 64 customers located in 37 countries. From time to time, we also make investments in other aviation assets, including debt securities secured by commercial jet aircraft. Their business is managed by a team of aviation professionals with extensive industry experience. Through servicing offices in the US, Ireland and Singapore, they provide their airline customers with an exceptional level of service and their investors with global coverage and local market knowledge. Aircastle employs a balanced approach to investment and capitalization, factoring in industry cyclicality and other global and regional market dynamics. They focus on a long-term investment horizon. Their diversified fleet includes Boeing and Airbus narrow and mid-body aircraft including both passenger and freighter applications. Their professionals have extensive experience with aircraft finance, leasing and investment management.

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