In Connecticut, Aircastle Limited announced that it has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures’ Sustainable Flight Fund. Aircastle now joins 21 other corporate partners who represent various parts of the aviation supply chain that have committed over $200 million in capital to invest in a roster of companies developing cutting edge technologies for SAF production. Mike Inglese, Aircastle’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “SAF has been identified as a primary means by which the aviation segment will make progress towards ambitious decarbonization goals. United has been a global leader in SAF investment and Aircastle is proud to partner with them, and the fund’s other investment participants, to pledge our support to expand the availability of SAF.” Aircastle Limited acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of November 30, 2023, Aircastle owned and managed on behalf of its joint venture 245 aircraft leased to 73 customers located in 42 countries.
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