ABL AVIATION TEAM MEMBERS NOMINATED FOR AIRLINE ECONOMICS 40 UNDER 40 2026

ABL Aviation congratulates two members of its team, Carlos Garcia Merino, Vice President, Marketing, and Naomi Mullins, Vice President of Pricing and Debt, on their nominations  for the 2026 Airline Economics 40 Under 40 list, one of the most respected recognitions in the global aviation finance industry.  

The Airline Economics 40 Under 40 programme celebrates the most accomplished young professionals shaping the future of aviation finance.

Carlos Garcia Merino

Vice President, Marketing  

Carlos Garcia Merino is an aviation finance professional whose career has been closely intertwined with the growth and evolution of ABL Aviation. Since joining the firm in 2018 as one of its earliest team members, he has played an active role in helping transform the business from an emerging aircraft investment manager into a global platform deploying more than $8 billion in aviation assets across multiple continents.  

Over the course of eight years, Carlos has worked across investor relations, transaction origination, deal execution, fund structuring, business development, operational expansion, and strategic initiatives, developing a uniquely broad perspective across the aviation investment lifecycle. His ability to operate across origination, transactions, fundraising, strategic partnerships, operations, and business development makes him a uniquely versatile professional within the aviation finance industry. 

Carlos Garcia Merino represents exactly the type of professional the Airline Economics 40 Under 40 programme seeks to recognise and celebrate: a leader who has combined transaction execution, commercial development, strategic partnerships, and operational growth to help build a globally recognised aviation investment platform.  

Naomi Mullins  

Vice President, Pricing and Debt  

Naomi Mullins has proven herself to be a standout talent within the aviation finance industry, combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight and transaction execution capability. She represents the next generation of aviation finance leaders and has developed into a highly regarded member of the investment team, recognised for her disciplined approach, attention to detail, and consistent ability to contribute across complex financing and leasing transactions.  

As Vice President of Pricing & Debt at ABL Aviation, Naomi plays a central role within the company’s global investment platform, with her contributions spanning aircraft pricing, investment analysis, and debt financing support. Her expertise across aircraft value analysis, financing structures, market dynamics, and lender appetite has been instrumental in supporting the execution of sophisticated investment and leasing transactions including JOL, JOLCO, and operating lease structures.   

Naomi embodies the qualities the Airline Economics 40 Under 40 list is designed to recognise and celebrate: technical excellence, commercial awareness, and the drive to help shape the future of aviation finance.  

Voting Is Now Open  

Voting for the 2026 Airline Economics 40 Under 40 is now open. We encourage you to support Carlos and Naomi by casting your votes before the deadline of 1 July 2026.  

Voting Link: https://www.aviationnews-online.com/airline-economics-40-under-40-endorsement-form