ABL Aviation, the aircraft investment management firm, has appointed Michael Weiss as Chief Commercial Officer. Weiss strengthens ABL Aviation’s senior leadership team as the company states it is pursuing a growth strategy, “underpinned by independent decision making and an innovative approach to aircraft financing”. In his new role Weiss will be responsible for solidifying ABL Aviation’s close airline and institutional investor relationships and spearheading growth. During his long career Weiss has held senior positions at a number of financial institutions including Investec, where he was Head of Aircraft Finance & Leasing and instrumental to driving the bank’s strategy of establishing