19 Sep 2017 19:36
(UTC)
Finance
AviaAM Leasing arranges the delivery of Airbus A320 to Aeroflot by SkyCo International Financial Leasing
AviaAM Leasing, a Warsaw Stock Exchange listed aircraft leasing company, has announced that it had completed the arrangement of aircraft delivery to the largest airline in Russia – Aeroflot. The aircraft was acquired and leased to the carrier by SkyCo International Financial Leasing.
On the 18th of September, the brand-new Airbus A320-214 (MSN 7863) have been handed over to its first operator – Aeroflot. The delivery, supervised by AviaAM Leasing’s VP Sales, Tomas Sidlauskas, took place at Airbus’ manufacturing site in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft joined the fleet of the leading Eurasian airline under an operating lease contract with SkyCo International Financial Leasing with the support of AviaAM Leasing in managing the whole transaction and supervising the hand-over.
“Conducting business between Asia and Europe is always about trustworthy partnerships and know-how in the business peculiarities. The recent delivery in partnership with SkyCo International Financial Leasing is clear-cut proof of that. Our long-standing partnership with Aeroflot laid a strong ground for the start of the project, while combined knowledge of the leasing companies led to its success. We are delighted to continue supporting the growth of Aeroflot’s operations in diverse ways,” comments Tadas Goberis, CEO and Chairman of the Board at AviaAM Leasing.
“Cooperation in aircraft leasing is inevitable and one always looks for experience, as well as flexibility in choosing the partner. It is our first delivery for Aeroflot and we are delighted that it was an incredibly smooth one working hand-in-hand with AviaAM Leasing,” commented SU MINGHUI, General Manager of SkyCo International Financial Leasing.
SkyCo International Financial Leasing was formed in 2015 as a joint venture between Guangdong Airport Authority, Guangdong Aerocity Holding and other shareholders. It has ever since successfully started its operations in aircraft leasing market.
About AviaAM Leasing:
A Warsaw Stock Exchange listed global aviation holding company engaged in commercial aircraft acquisition, leasing and sales. The company specializes in mid-life mainline narrow-body aircraft as well as high-potential regional jets. The company is ranked amongst world’s TOP50 aircraft leasing companies according to AirFinance Journal.