A Diversified Enterprise Operating Worldwide
Aviation Leasing Group (ALG) is a diversified aviation enterprise operating worldwide.
Our aviation expertise spans from aircraft leasing to airline operations, finance and investment, as well as comprehensive airline training, airline support, and technical services.
ABOUT US
Aviation Leasing Group
WHY US
The Value We Bring
01. CAPACITY
Capacity to consistently meet client’s financial and operational demands, such as aircraft leasing, flight and cabin crew training, and technical and operational support.
02. EXPERTISE
Expertise in creatively structuring and financing aircraft transactions throughout the world.
Efficiency in operational, technical, financial and legal management of all aviation assets.
03. EFFICIENCY
Proficiency in responding rapidly to changes in the aviation environment.
04. PROFICIENCY
Qualified and well-balanced staff with a broad experience base, combining both domestic and international airline professionalism with creative financial and legal expertise.
05. QUALIFICATION
Client Satisfaction through a demonstrated track record in maintaining long-term relationships by having a high percentage of repeat business.
06. CLIENT SATISFACTION
ABOUT US
Founder’s Story
Aviation entrepreneur, Farhad Azima, was born on 10 September 1941. He has dedicated over four decades to transforming the aviation and airline industry. Now residing in Missouri, his entrepreneurial journey began in the 1970s with a unique venture, transporting cattle by air from the United States to Iran.
This pioneering enterprise proved lucrative, until the Iranian Revolution in 1979 reshaped the landscape. Farhad Azima then adapted and expanded his focus to cargo operations and passenger charter flights, in order to further increase profitability.
In the 1980s, Farhad Azima founded ALG Transportation, an aviation leasing company that would redefine the industry. ALG Transportation specialised in leasing aircraft on long-term contracts to airlines and various aviation operations. This strategic move catalysed unprecedented growth for the company, especially during the late 1980s and 1990s. Under his leadership, ALG Transportation amassed a fleet of 100 to 240 aircraft, extending its reach across the UK, Spain, Egypt, Jordan, and throughout Africa.
Today, Farhad Azima’s legacy continues to soar, inspiring future generations of aviation professionals and entrepreneurs. His journey from cattle transport to global aviation leasing serves as a testament to the power of vision, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of success.
We’re a pioneer in creatively structuring and financing aircraft transactions.
ALG has completed hundreds of aircraft lease transactions. Often these transactions are routine and relatively simple where an aircraft is procured and delivered to an established carrier.
At other times, a client will have more complex needs. ALG has been a pioneer in creatively structuring transactions to benefit its clients. For example, ALG closed the first major aircraft deal under the Caribbean Basin Initiative by delivering two A300-B4 Aircraft for lease to a Caribbean-based passenger carrier. This structure provided substantial financing savings to the carrier.
Also, ALG structured a purchase of multiple MD-11 aircraft to include a short-term lease back in order to meet the specific cash flow and operational requirements of the operator. ALG subsequently delivered these aircraft to a major U.S carrier to meet their long-term expansion needs, as well.
ALG’s privately-owned fleet has included over 60 aircraft represented with aircraft manufactured by Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Airbus Industries, Bombardier, Raytheon, and Textron.
ALG also provides management, marketing, and operational services on a fee basis, giving great flexibility to owners and lenders with aircraft in their inventory.
ALG provides comprehensive crew training and contract maintenance, as well as operational and administrative management services to many airlines in the world. ALG has assisted in the development of turnkey airline operations in South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and various republics within the former Soviet Union.
Contact us.
T: 816-931-7300
4420 Madison Ave, Ste 170
Kansas City, MO 64111