Our Team

Kite Aviation
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About our team

Kite Aviation Capital is a structured aircraft leasing platform that brings the institutional discipline of commercial aviation leasing to the assets that matter most: mission-critical turboprops and private jets.

We provide deep sector expertise to deliver leasing solutions tailored to each operator’s mission and long-term goals.

Whether the aircraft saves lives, fights fires, or connects remote communities, our focus is the same: dependable, well-structured capital that keeps operators in the air.

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Our team

Fred Browne

Fred Browne

Chairman

Founder and CEO of Aergo Capital since 1999, he has built the company into a leading aircraft asset management platform, with over USD 5 billion in aircraft owned and managed. Recognised among the industry’s top four asset managers, he was named Airline Economics’ CEO of the Year in 2023.

Hans Cauchi

Hans Cauchi

Managing Partner

Hans is one of the region's most respected luxury travel experts, with a strong track record in global hospitality and private aviation. As founder of Alliance Aviation Group and the "Hans” brand, including Hans Jet and Hans House, he brings vision, access, and decades of expertise to discerning clients worldwide.

Eric Weisskopf

Eric Weisskopf

Managing Partner

Founder of several aircraft management companies, with more than 150 transactions completed across the aviation sector. Brings extensive experience spanning military, airline and utility aviation, providing a broad understanding of aircraft operations, management and investment.

Freddie Browne

Freddie Browne

Managing Partner

Aviation executive with six years of industry experience, specialising in business jets and special mission aircraft. Holds an MSc in Management from University College Dublin, combining sector expertise with a strong foundation in business and management.

Russell Parkinson

Russell Parkinson

Managing Partner

Brings strong expertise in the African aviation market, complemented by experience as a Citation C680 Sovereign pilot. Holds a qualification from Loughborough University, with a focus on asset-backed investment and aviation operations.

Glen Hynes

Glen Hynes

Managing Partner

Qualified Accountant (FCCA) with over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. Has worked across all divisions of Alliance Aviation Group, gaining extensive expertise in aircraft acquisitions, aircraft management, flight support and ground handling.

Jessica Priestley

Jessica Priestley

Analyst

With two years of experience in aircraft leasing across both commercial and specialised aviation assets, brings a strong foundation in debt structuring and transaction financing. Holds a BSc in Economics from University College Dublin, with a thesis focused on interest rate sensitivity in aviation finance.