Aviation Capital Group and the ISTAT Foundation Announce Recipients of Diversity and Inclusion Fund Grants
24 June 2024 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), together with the
International Society of Transport Air Trading (ISTAT) Foundation,
announced today the second recipients of grants from their
Diversity and Inclusion Fund. The Fund, which is managed by the
ISTAT Foundation and funded by ACG, provides scholarships,
internships, and other resources to aviation-focused students in
Africa and female aviation-focused students in South America.
Universities and nonprofit organizations in these regions
developing STEM-related programs to support students toward an
entry into aviation can also benefit from this Fund.
Alex Katuso Kilwaya, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Aerospace Engineering at Kenyatta University in Kenya, was awarded
a scholarship that will be applied to his tuition and other
educational and developmental costs. The second recipient is
African Leaders in Aviation, a non-profit organization based in
Gauteng, South Africa. African Leaders in Aviation will receive a
grant to support its “2024 Avi-STEM Summer Camps” program. The
program introduces children, specifically girls, in Sub-Saharan
Africa to aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and provides skill development
towards aviation-related careers. This program also aims to
advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the aviation
workforce.
“The aviation industry thrives on innovation and diversity.
Through our partnership with the ISTAT Foundation, we're committed
to supporting the next generation of aviation leaders from
underrepresented regions. By providing scholarships and grants,
we're not just opening doors, we're building runways for these
talented individuals to take flight,” said Gordon Grant, Vice
President and Head of ESG at ACG.
“This partnership continues to support impressive grants and
scholarship recipients while expanding the transport aircraft
trading industry network. We are confident that these inspiring
recipients will make positive impact in the industry for years to
come,” said Tracey O’Brien, ISTAT Foundation Grants Committee Chair
and Andy La Stella ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Committee
Chair.
About Aviation Capital Group
Aviation Capital Group is one of the world’s premier
full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 480 owned,
managed and committed aircraft as of March 31, 2024, leased to
roughly 90 airlines in approximately 45 countries. It specializes
in commercial aircraft leasing and provides aircraft financing
solutions and asset management services for third parties. It was
founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century
Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more information,
visit www.aviationcapitalgroup.com.
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