AerCap Delivers First of Four New Airbus A350 Aircraft to Hong Kong Airlines
September 01 2017 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) today announced the
delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 to Hong Kong Airlines, the first
of four new A350 aircraft deliveries on long-term lease from
AerCap’s order book with Airbus. A second A350-900 aircraft is
scheduled for delivery to Hong Kong Airlines in November 2017.
AerCap has one of the largest Airbus A350-900 portfolios with a
total of twenty-six owned and on order, delivering through
2019.
AerCap President and Chief Commercial Officer Philip Scruggs
said, “AerCap is proud to deliver the first of four new A350
aircraft to Hong Kong Airlines. The aircraft will form the main
pillar of Hong Kong Airlines’ growth plans into the next decade,
enabling the airline to provide a level of service and fly to
markets that were not possible prior to today. We wish our friends
and partners at Hong Kong Airlines every success as they continue
to grow their business.”
Mr. Zhang Kui, Co-Chairman of Hong Kong Airlines said, “We are
excited to have the first A350 joining our modern and young fleet,
which marks an important milestone in our transformation from a
regional airline to an international carrier. This latest
generation of long range aircraft will help boost our long haul
route network and further strengthen our role as a home carrier of
Hong Kong - the world’s aviation hub.
“In addition to the superior operating efficiency provided with
the new A350, our passengers will enjoy a new level of comfort and
well-being including wider seats that offer a high level of comfort
expected for long-haul travel, an all-new inflight entertainment
experience and inflight connectivity. I believe our passengers will
be thrilled with such exceptional experience,” Mr. Zhang added.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing with, as of June
30, 2017, 1,539 owned, managed or on order aircraft in its
portfolio. AerCap has one of the most attractive order books in the
industry. AerCap serves approximately 200 customers in
approximately 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions.
AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and has its
headquarters in Dublin with offices in Amsterdam, Los Angeles,
Shannon, Fort Lauderdale, Singapore, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle
and Toulouse.
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