Los Angeles-based lessors Air Lease Corporation have announced the delivery of the first of four new A321-200s leased to Air China.
The delivery is part of a long-term lease placement of up to 13 new aircraft with Air China, from ALC’s order book with Airbus and Boeing. Air China have also leased nine new B737-800s from ALC.
Air China Executive Vice President and Managing Director (Asia) Jie Chen, said: “Air China is one of ALC’s largest airline lease customers in Asia for both single and twin-aisle aircraft. ALC has worked closely with Air China’s management team to optimize their fleet with new fuel efficient aircraft to cover replacement requirements.”