Organizational Structure
AWG is comprised of leading aviation manufacturers, financiers, and lessors. It brings these three perspectives to bear in addressing aviation financing and leasing topics.
Member-driven decisions
AWG’s policy decisions are determined by its members
Board supervision
AWG acts under the supervision of its board of directors
Project-based work
AWG organizes its work around a set of projects to which subgroup members contribute their expertise. This ensures that AWG views and positions reflect current and practical thinking
Internal structure
The co-chairs of AWG are François Collet, Airbus and Vasgen Edwards, Boeing. The secretary general of AWG, Jeffrey Wool, organizes and coordinates the internal and external activities and communications of AWG. Mr. Wool performs these functions on secondment from Watson Farley & Williams, where he is senior global advisor.
Watson Farley & Williams serves as AWG’s supporting international counsel.
Francois Collet
Jeffrey Wool
Vasgen Edwards
Featured Projects
Compliance with the CTC
AWG was created to contribute to, and was a central participant in, the development of the Cape Town Convention (CTC).
Ratification and implementation of CTC
AWG was created to contribute to, and was a central participant in, the development of the Cape Town Convention (CTC).
Cross border transferability (XBT)
XBT seeks alignment of international regulation, national law, and best practices with the realities of cross-border transfers while at all times maintaining or improving the highest standards of safety
Standardized documents to facilitate aircraft transfers
AWG produces standard documents for the elective use by the aviation industry. All work on documentary standardization is undertaken in accordance with strict compliance guidelines produced by leading international counsel.