Macquarie Group announced the launch of Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing, a helicopter operating leasing business that will focus on the growing, worldwide demand for commercial helicopters servicing offshore oil and gas, medical transport, search and rescue, and the executive transport markets. As part of the formation, Macquarie also announced the following executive appointments:
Jeffrey Pino has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Pino is a 35-year veteran of the helicopter business and most recently served as President of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
James Clarke joins as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Clarke has spent his career in the aviation finance and leasing space, and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Air Lease Corporation.
Steve Estill will serve as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Estill has held marketing and sales positions at Bell Helicopter, Textron and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
Greg A’slinger has been named Chief Technical Officer. Mr. A’slinger is the former owner of Uniflight Inc., an authorized Bell Helicopter and Eurocopter customer service facility.
