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Mr. Rimmer has been involved in the commercial aviation industry including world-wide aircraft and engine trading activities for 40 years. Mr. Rimmer co-founded Altavair L.P. in 2003 and is responsible for its overall strategy and management. Prior to co-founding Altavair L.P., Mr. Rimmer founded XS Aviation Ltd., a commercial aircraft investment management and advisory company in 2000. Before XS, he co-founded Curtis & Company, a boutique aviation lease and finance arranging company, where he remained a principal in charge of its London office from 1991 through 1999. During this same time, Mr. Rimmer founded Curtis Power Company, an early commercial engine leasing company, which he later sold to General Electric in 2001. At its height, Curtis Power Company managed and leased over 90 engines to airlines around the globe. Mr. Rimmer has held senior management positions with several prominent firms in the commercial aviation industry, including Security Pacific.