About AAC

Your Partner in Aviation

Passion, vision, knowledge, experience and connections around the world — combined into a leasing partnership built for how operators actually fly.

Our Story

When you combine passion, vision, knowledge, experience, connections around the world and a heart that beats “Aviation,” you will get to the core of our existence. With an executive team having over 200 combined years of experience in the aircraft industry and a customer base representing some of the top performing airlines in the world, we pride ourselves in providing truly ground breaking, diversified and customer focused aircraft leasing, maintenance and insurance services. Whether it is regional or commercial operators, corporate aviation or cargo, AAC is Your Partner in Aviation.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide our customers with the best possible products and services while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. We aim to stay at the forefront of the industry by constantly innovating and improving our offerings.

Why Choose Us

We are dedicated to our clients' success and are committed to providing them with the highest quality service and expertise. Our focus on innovation, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence sets us apart from other aviation companies.

Our Leadership Team

Our team consists of highly skilled professionals with years of experience in the aircraft industry. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Mark Maydaniuk

Mark Maydaniuk

Chief Executive Officer

Mark provides strategic leadership across AAC’s global aircraft and engine leasing, asset management, sales, and brokerage activities. A lawyer and experienced aviation executive, he brings extensive expertise in commercial transactions, aircraft leasing, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and international business development.

Oyinkan Obikoya

Oyinkan Obikoya

Chief Financial Officer

Oyinkan leads AAC’s financial strategy, reporting, governance, and capital planning. A Chartered Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner with more than 19 years of experience, she brings strong expertise in corporate finance, financial advisory, risk management, and supporting the disciplined growth of aviation businesses.

Sergio de Urioste

Sergio de Urioste

Vice President, Latin America

Sergio leads AAC’s business development, customer relationships, and strategic growth across Latin America. The former President and shareholder of Amaszonas Airlines, he brings extensive experience in airline leadership, fleet development, route expansion, regional partnerships, and the Latin American aviation market.

Rich Gibbs

Rich Gibbs

Vice President, Technical

Rich leads AAC’s technical operations, including aircraft maintenance oversight, airworthiness, technical records, planning, reliability, and regulatory compliance. His extensive aviation maintenance and operational experience supports the effective management, transition, and return-to-service of AAC’s aircraft assets.

Maureen Okomo

Maureen Okomo

Vice President, Middle East and Africa

Maureen leads AAC’s commercial development and regional growth across the Middle East and Africa. She focuses on building customer relationships, identifying market opportunities, and connecting airlines and aviation partners with AAC’s aircraft, engine, spares, and asset-management solutions.

Philippe Leveque

Philippe Leveque

Vice President, Global Spares

Philippe leads AAC’s global aircraft and engine spares activities, overseeing sales, business development, and customer relationships across international markets. With more than 35 years of aerospace experience, he brings extensive expertise in aviation materials, engine components, contract negotiation, and delivering responsive spares solutions to airlines, operators, and maintenance organizations.

Lynda Phillips

Lynda Phillips

Senior Legal Counsel

Lynda provides strategic legal guidance across AAC’s aircraft purchases, sales, leasing, financing, and other commercial transactions. A member of the Law Society of Alberta for more than 30 years, she brings extensive transactional experience in aviation, mergers and acquisitions, and the petroleum and natural gas sector.

Greg Mutch

Greg Mutch

Vice President, Technical Marketing

Greg leads AAC’s technical marketing activities, bringing extensive knowledge of aircraft fleet types, technical capabilities, and operational applications. He works closely with clients to identify the right aircraft for their specific requirements and provides technical consultation throughout the evaluation, delivery, and post-delivery stages to support successful long-term operations.

Monica Sardi

Monica Sardi

Vice President, Contracts, Leasing and Asset Management

Monica leads AAC’s contracts, leasing and asset management activities, drawing on her cross-functional experience to support customers and advance the company’s aircraft portfolio utilizing a collaborative, customer-focused approach to her work. Her practical knowledge of both aircraft operations and commercial leasing helps her connect technical, customer and business needs. She brings more than 30 years of aviation management experience and a broad understanding of the aircraft lifecycle, built through work in MRO sales, aviation materials, customer support, aircraft maintenance, personnel management and aircraft leasing.

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