Aircastle Limited announced that the Board of Directors of company granted Ron Wainshal, Chief Executive Officer, a temporary medical leave of absence, effective January 6, 2017. In connection with Mr. Wainshal's leave of absence, effective January 6, 2017, the Company Board of Directors appointed Michael J. Inglese, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Inglese will continue to serve as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Inglese, 55, has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since April 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Inglese served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PanAmSat Holding Corporation, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from June 2000 until the closing of PanAmSat's sale to Intelsat in July 2006.