ATSG Appoints Andy Lawrence as President of Cargo Aircraft Management

WILMINGTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 23, 2026--

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) today announced that Andy Lawrence has joined the company as President of Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), effective March 23, 2026.

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CAM, ATSG’s aircraft leasing business, is a core component of the company’s integrated platform, providing freighter aircraft and leasing solutions to customers worldwide.

Lawrence brings more than 30 years of global aviation experience across aircraft and engine finance, leasing, trading, and commercial strategy. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at TrueAero, where he led global commercial strategy across aircraft, engines, and aftermarket materials, supporting the company’s growth and evolution toward a scalable leasing platform.

Prior to that, Lawrence held senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered Aviation Finance, including Managing Director and Regional Head of the Americas. In that role, he led the growth of the platform across the region, originating and executing complex leasing and financing transactions and expanding the Americas portfolio to a significant share of the global business. His experience also includes leadership roles at RBS Aviation Capital, AerFin, and GE Aviation, spanning OEM sales, MRO services, and operational excellence.

Lawrence began his aviation career as an aircraft engineer and has a strong technical foundation alongside deep commercial and financial expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Technology and is a Six Sigma Black Belt.

“Andy brings a strong combination of commercial leadership, financial discipline, and industry experience that aligns well with CAM’s role within ATSG,” said Greg Mays, President and Chief Executive Officer of ATSG. “His background in leasing, financing, and portfolio development supports our continued focus on disciplined growth, consistent performance, and long-term value creation. Just as importantly, he brings a practical, hands-on leadership approach and a strong understanding of the financial drivers of the business—qualities that are essential as we continue to build and develop strong teams across the organization.

“At the same time, Todd France will be fully focused on advancing our enterprise commercial strategy as ATSG’s Chief Commercial Strategy Officer—bringing our leasing, airline, and MRO capabilities together to better serve customers and drive growth across the platform.”

Lawrence will lead CAM’s global leasing activities, focusing on portfolio optimization, customer relationships, and strategic growth initiatives as ATSG continues to expand its capabilities across leasing, airline operations, and MRO services.

About Air Transport Services Group

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is a premier provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation solutions for both domestic and international air carriers, as well as companies seeking outsourced air cargo services. ATSG is the global leader in freighter aircraft leasing with a fleet that includes Boeing 767, Airbus A321, and Airbus A330 aircraft. A diverse portfolio of subsidiaries encompasses ATSG's Lease+Plus aircraft leasing strategy, including three airlines holding separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, to provide air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance, airport ground services, and material handling equipment engineering and service. ATSG subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC. For further details, visit www.atsginc.com.

Air Transport Services Group has appointed Andy Lawrence as President of Cargo Aircraft Management.

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a news release the family received the medical evaluation on Saturday.

Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, died at 41 on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.

Sepsis is considered a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body has an extreme, overactive response to an infection, causing the immune system to damage its own tissues and organs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Typically the immune system releases chemicals to fight off pathogens like bacteria, viruses or fungi, but with sepsis the response goes into overdrive. The results can cause widespread inflammation, form microscopic blood clots and make blood vessels leak.

Busch was thought to have had a sinus cold while racing at Watkins Glen on May 10 and radioed in to his team saying that he needed a “shot” from a doctor after the race.

However, he bounced back to win the Trucks Series race at Dover last weekend, and then he finished 17th in the All-Star race on Sunday.

Busch, who was preparing to race Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital in Charlotte, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

During the emergency call placed late that afternoon, an unidentified caller calmly told the dispatch: “I’ve got an individual that’s (got) shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he’s going to pass out, and is producing a little bit of blood, coughing up some blood.”

The caller said Busch was lying on the bathroom floor inside the complex and told dispatch “he is awake,” according to audio provided by the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. The man then gave directions on where emergency responders should go and asked that they turn off any sirens upon arrival.

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski said he knew Busch wasn’t feeling well recently.

“Yes, but I won’t go into any specifics," Keselowski said. “But then when he ran the Truck race last week, those (thoughts) were honestly kind of erased in my mind.”

Keselowski said running multiple races on the same weekend can be difficult on a driver's health — but most don't want to miss a race for fear of being replaced.

“There’s no shortage of drivers that would love to take my seat or anybody else’s seat if we weren’t feeling well, and I think every driver feels that pressure,” Keselowski said. “All athletes do. It’s not unique to NASCAR in that sense. We’re all thinking to ourselves, ‘I don’t wanna be replaced.’ ... So you try to power through it the best you can."

Busch won 234 races across NASCAR’s top three series over his two-decade career, more than any driver in history.

All 39 drivers in the field for Sunday’s race will race with a black No. 8 decal on their car to honor Busch.

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An in memoriam photo of former driver Kyle Busch is displayed on the video board of the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

FILE - Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)