Sisson and Wegel launch AVi8 Air Capital

Two aviation industry leaders have launched a new commercial aircraft leasing company, AVi8 Air Capital, which will be headquartered in Dublin with a commercial office in Miami. Co-founders, Ray Sisson will serve as the company’s Executive Chairman, while Ed Wegel will assume chief executive officer duties at AVi8. The company, which will focus on building its fleet with the newest, most desirable narrowbody commercial aircraft, reports that it is in process with several leading global investment banks and is currently analysing potential deals. “AVi8 is a new concept designed to take aircraft leasing to the next level: both the development