Airmail by AVIAN – June 2026
- Jun 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 9
Component Financing: Early Days with Early Adopters
– Ian Gurekian, CEO, AVIAN Inventory Management
Today aircraft leasing is a ubiquitous mainstream dominant vehicle allowing airlines to gain access to aircraft without massive on-book debt as well as increased fleet flexibility. It was pioneered in 1973 with the foundation of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC). Shortly after, in 1975 Tony Ryan founded Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) in Ireland, which became another foundational, industry-defining company. From these origins a plethora of lessors have ‘descended’, splintered, replicated and emerged and many of today's most successful aircraft leasing firms can trace their management lineage back to GPA.
While aircraft and engine financing has long since matured, aviation finance is now undergoing a further significant evolution…
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5 Minutes with Brian Garceau, Director Inventory Management, AVIAN Inventory Management
Meet fellow aviation professional Brian Garceau. With more than 40 years of hands-on airline and maintenance experience — from aircraft mechanic to Director of Maintenance and now Director of Inventory Management at AVIAN — Brian brings deep technical expertise and operational insight to every aspect of the business. Based in Florida, Brian helps bridge technical, repair, warehouse, and sales operations while supporting innovative programs for AVIAN customers. Take 5 minutes to get to know Brian and the experiences that continue to fuel his passion for aviation.
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