Azorra

Azorra is a commercial aircraft lessor focused on providing leasing, financing, and asset management solutions to a global client base of airlines and investors. The company, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an office in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in regional, crossover, and small narrowbody aircraft, including models like the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families.

The firm was founded by CEO John Evans, a veteran in the aviation industry with over 30 years of experience. His career includes successfully starting, developing, and selling two previous aircraft leasing companies: Jetscape Aviation Group, which was sold in 2016, and Indigo Aviation AB, which was sold in 1999. This extensive background in commercial aircraft leasing, marketing, and strategic acquisitions has shaped Azorra's growth and focus.

Azorra's business model is centered on acquiring and leasing aircraft through various methods, such as direct purchases from manufacturers, sale-leaseback transactions with airlines, and portfolio acquisitions. It serves a diverse range of clients, from major carriers to smaller regional airlines worldwide. The company's revenue is generated through lease payments from its portfolio of aircraft. In April 2024, Azorra's owned and managed fleet surpassed 100 aircraft, with total commitments for over 160 aircraft. The company maintains strong partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Airbus and Embraer, as well as financial partners such as Oaktree Capital Management.

Keywords: aircraft leasing, commercial aircraft finance, asset management, regional jets, narrowbody aircraft, crossover aircraft, Embraer E-Jets, Airbus A220, sale-leaseback, aviation finance, fleet management, aircraft trading, airline solutions, John Evans, Oaktree Capital Management, aircraft remarketing, aviation investment, fleet transition, full-service leasing, aircraft portfolio