BeauTech Strengthens APAC Presence with Appointment of Francesco Baccarani
Dallas, Texas, USA – 3 August 2026 – BeauTech Power Systems, LLC (“BeauTech”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesco Baccarani as Director Asset Management – APAC.
Based in Singapore, Francesco will support BeauTech’s engine leasing and asset management activities across the Asia Pacific region, providing technical expertise and closer engagement with customers, lessors, airlines, and industry partners.
Francesco brings more than 20 years of aviation and powerplant management experience to BeauTech. Most recently serving as VP Technical Engines at SGI Aviation, he has extensive expertise in engine asset management, shop visit oversight, engine redeliveries, technical due diligence, pre purchase inspections, and fleet support for airlines and lessors worldwide.
Throughout his career, Francesco has worked across a broad range of commercial aircraft engine platforms, including the PW4000, CFM56, V2500, CF6-80, and CF34 families. Prior to joining SGI Aviation, he held technical positions with IASG and Volare Airlines, where he specialised in engine troubleshooting, condition monitoring, and maintenance management.
Carl Kelley, Chief Technical Officer at BeauTech, welcomed the appointment:“Francesco has built an outstanding reputation in the industry through his expertise in engine asset management and technical oversight. His experience across engine transitions, shop visits, maintenance planning, and fleet support will add significant value to our customers and further strengthen BeauTech’s technical capabilities as we continue to grow our engine platform.”
Commenting on his appointment, Francesco Baccarani said: “The aviation industry continues to face significant challenges around engine availability, maintenance capacity, and asset optimisation. BeauTech has developed a strong reputation for delivering innovative and practical solutions in this environment, and I am excited to join the team. I look forward to working closely with our customers and helping them maximise the value and performance of their engine assets.”
The appointment further strengthens BeauTech’s technical capabilities and enhances the company’s ability to support customers across the Asia Pacific region through a local presence in Singapore.
About BeauTech Power Systems, LLC
BeauTech Power Systems, LLC is a leading aviation solutions provider specializing in engine leasing, asset management and aircraft and engine trading. Since its founding in 2011, BeauTech has built a global presence, partnering with airlines, leasing companies and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) providers to deliver tailored and efficient engine support solutions.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in key aviation hubs, BeauTech operates and manages a diverse portfolio of high demand commercial engines, including CFMI LEAP and CFM56, GE CF34 and Pratt & Whitney GTF engine families. Its deep platform expertise enables BeauTech to offer flexible, customized solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of the aviation industry.
Tianjin, China – 07th September 2023
BeauTech Power Systems has signed a “Strategic Memorandum of Cooperation” with Tianjin Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone (DFTP) on the expansion of its aero engine leasing business in China.
Mrs. Yang Liu, Director of the Administrative Commission of DFTP signed the agreement during a signing ceremony held at the 10th China Air Finance Development Summit in Tianjin on 7th September 2023.
The summit, which was held again for the first time since the COVID pandemic, is the largest annual gathering of China’s air finance industry and was attended by the Deputy Major of Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, Mr. Liu Guiping, as well as numerous local and international officials and industry leaders.
Mr. Florian Krauthoff, Vice President Sales Asia-Pacific and General Manager of BeauTech Engine Leasing (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. commented that BeauTech has been very successful on the Chinese engine leasing market since travel restrictions were lifted earlier in 2023. Five CFM56 engines have been placed on long-term leases with Chinese airlines this year, with customers ranging from major international carriers to mid-sized domestic operators. Mr. Krauthoff said: “We thank DFTP for their support and guidance in developing our engine leasing business in China, and we are confident to further expand our leasing and trading activities here in the future”.