HiSERV Launches HiSERV North America to Expand Global Aviation GSE Leasing Platform
| Company | HiSERV |
|---|---|
| Date | 24.03.2026 |

Strategic expansion strengthens global platform and supports growing demand for flexible ground support equipment financing in North America.
Oak Brook, Illinois – March 23, 2026 – HiSERV, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment (GSE) leasing solutions, today announced the launch of HiSERV North America, expanding the company’s global platform into the United States and Canada and strengthening its ability to support aviation partners across major international markets.
HiSERV North America will provide airlines, ground handlers, and airport operators across the United States and Canada with flexible, capital-efficient leasing solutions for critical ground support equipment, including the ability to support common-use GSE pooling models. The platform is designed to help aviation partners modernize fleets, optimize capital allocation, and accelerate the adoption of next-generation and electric GSE technologies.
Supported by long-term institutional capital, HiSERV North America is well positioned to scale its fleet and support customers through multi-year fleet investment cycles. The company also intends to play an active role in supporting airport sustainability initiatives through the financing of electric and low-emission GSE fleets. The platform supports disciplined fleet investment and scalable portfolio growth as airlines and ground handlers continue to modernize their ground support equipment infrastructure.
North America represents the largest aviation market globally and is entering a significant cycle of fleet modernization and infrastructure investment across airlines, airports, and ground handling organizations.
The expansion reflects HiSERV’s continued commitment to building a global leasing company capable of supporting aviation partners through long-term fleet investment cycles and industry growth. This launch represents an important early step in establishing the North American platform, building the long-term asset base and developing customer partnerships that will support the company’s continued growth.
“As we look toward the next decade of growth, expanding HiSERV’s presence into North America represents a natural evolution of our global platform,” said Roland Ueckert, Chief Executive Officer of HiSERV Group. “North America is one of the most sophisticated aviation markets in the world, and we see significant opportunity to partner with airlines, ground handlers, and airports seeking flexible capital solutions to support fleet modernization and operational growth. By bringing our leasing platform and global expertise to North America, our goal is to support our partners with flexible capital solutions that enable operational progress and fleet renewals.”
HiSERV North America will be led by Erin O’Donnell, President of HiSERV North America, who is responsible for establishing the company’s North American operations, with an inital focus on the United States, and expanding partnerships across airlines, ground handlers, and airport operators.
Matt Weitzel has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and David Farias will join as Director of Sales.
“HiSERV has built a respected global platform grounded in disciplined asset management and long-term customer relationships,” said Erin O’Donnell, President of HiSERV North America. “We are launching HiSERV North America with a clear focus on execution, capital discipline and long-term partnerships. As airlines and ground handlers continue to modernize fleets while managing capital priorities, we are positioned to deliver flexible leasing solutions that meet operational needs while improving financial efficiency. Our priority is to build a high-quality portfolio and establish HiSERV as a trusted partner by delivering consistent service, responsive execution and solutions that align with our customers’ operational and financial objectives.”
The launch of HiSERV North America represents a key milestone in the continued global expansion of HiSERV and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to supporting aviation partners across major international markets.
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