APOC Aviation has announced that Darren Naughton is the company’s new VP Engines to expand partnerships and grow the company’s engines division.

APOC Aviation is a trading and leasing specialist serving MROs, OEMs, airlines and more with products like:

• Engines
• Aircraft parts
• Landing gear

Naughton’s new responsibilities include overseeing leasing, component piece-part sales, teardowns and exchanges for global customers.

Naughton has 13 years of experience with leasing aircraft and engines, with expertise in:

• Asset valuation
• Pricing
• Trading

Having worked with both engine and aircraft lessors, Naughton is well versed in commercial, pricing and trading functions.  

Naughton said, "What drew me to APOC is the Company's strong brand and it’s positioning to become a full-service partner and provider to the industry across airframe, engines, landing gear and components."

Naughton continued, "It's a rare opportunity to help shape a division with that kind of scope, and I'm looking forward to helping build on that momentum."

“My main priority is ensuring APOC’s engines department is recognized as a leader in this space,” he added, “This means providing airlines with essential green time support across a range of models and upholding the highest standards of technical asset management in everything we do.”

Naughton noted, “Demand for green time leasing has increased significantly in recent years due to high MRO costs and labor shortages, as well as production and supply chain challenges.”

He explained, "The timing of new technology entrants overlapping with the gradual phase out of legacy models should see this trend continue for the foreseeable future, and APOC is well positioned to support customers across both new and existing asset types."

“We will consider all engine types and regions with respect to growth, focusing on disciplined asset management and valued customer relationships,” stated Naughton. 

He concluded, “Demand for engine leasing, trading and MRO will remain competitive in the coming years. Our synergies and partnerships will be key for APOC to achieve its full potential.”