OREANDA-NEWS. GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, today announced the appointment of Rich Greener to Senior Vice President, Cargo Programs.

In this role, Greener will have global responsibility for building and executing on GECAS’ cargo aircraft strategy.  Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Specialty Markets, which included regional aircraft.  Greener joined GECAS in 2001 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of West England.Greener joined GECAS in 2001 from BAe Systems Airbus and has over 25 years of aerospace experience. 

Formed in 2000, GECAS’ Cargo Aircraft Group currently leases nearly 100 freighters to airline customers worldwide.  Its fleet includes the 737, 767, 747 and 777 freighter models.  In July, GECAS announced plans to convert up to 20 737-800NG passenger aircraft to freighters beginning in 2016.

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) is a world leader in aviation leasing and financing.  With over 45 years of experience, GECAS offers a wide range of aircraft types including narrow-bodies, wide-bodies, regional jets, turboprops, freighters and helicopters, plus multiple financing products and services including operating leases, purchase/leasebacks, secured debt financing, capital markets, engine leasing, airframe parts management and airport/airline consulting.  GECAS owns or services a fleet of over 2,150 aircraft (~1,840 fixed wing/ ~310 rotary wing) in operation or on order, plus provides loans collateralized on an additional ~400 aircraft. GECAS serves over 270 customers in over 75 countries from a network of 24 offices.