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ACC Aviation plans robust expansion of technical services, appoints new BD Manager

Prior to joining ACC, Faizal held the position of Commercial Manager, Technical Services at IBA Group.
Faizal’s appointment coincides with a rebound in commercial aviation post-pandemic, as more and more airliners return to the skies and demand for independent technical advisory builds.

Faizal Gara appointed as the new Business Development Manager at ACC Aviation.

ACC Aviation has appointed Faizal Gara as the Business Development Manager, effective immediately. His appointment is on the backdrop of ACC expanding its technical services and asset management division. He will be reporting to Julian Aldana, the VP of Technical Services and in his new role, Faizal will be responsible for advancing the business’ technical and asset management services to the aircraft financing and leasing communities. Faizal will be strategically based at ACC’s HQ near Gatwick Airport, close to aircraft lessors and financiers in Dublin and London.

His appointment coincides with a rebound in commercial aviation post-pandemic, as more and more airliners return to the skies and demand for independent technical advisory builds.

Julian Aldana, ACC Aviation VP of Technical Services said, “We are delighted to welcome Faizal to our international team. He brings an impressive network of contacts and is a great fit for us as we widen out our technical/asset management activity six months since launch.”

Faizal Gara added. “I am pleased to be joining a young, progressive team that is achieving some great results supporting a growing global client base. Its relationships with airlines, lessors, financiers and financial institutions are revered, and I look forward to helping them take on some exciting and challenging new projects.”

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Faizal brings nine years of relevant experience in aviation business development. Most recently, he held the position of Commercial Manager, Technical Services at IBA Group, responsible for sourcing, originating and managing new contracts.