Aviation Capital Group Announces New Head of Airline Marketing

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Aviation Capital Group (“ACG”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Art Schmidt to senior vice president, Head of Airline Marketing. In his new role, Mr. Schmidt will lead the Marketing team with responsibility for all airline leasing. He will report to Andy Mansell, executive vice president, Head of Global Marketing and Trading.

Mr. Schmidt joined ACG in 2012 as vice president of Marketing and was responsible for marketing activities in Western Europe and Turkey. Prior to ACG he spent over 25 years building his broad range of aviation experience which included chief operating officer for DAE Capital, chief executive officer for Cascade Aircraft Solutions and chief technical officer at Boullioun Aviation Services, providing him with an extensive understanding of airline needs, technical, and marketing operations.

“Art’s wealth of aviation experience is well-suited to lead ACG’s team in advising airlines in their fleet planning and delivery of fleet solutions,” said Denis Kalscheur, chief executive officer of Aviation Capital Group. “We are fortunate to have Art’s expertise.”

Mr. Schmidt received his master of business administration at the University of Washington’s Executive MBA Program and his bachelor of science in aeronautical engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.