Global leasing firm Avolon has joined as a new of ALTA affiliate member.
Avolon offers aircraft leasing and leasing management services to airlines and aircraft global investors.
ALTA’s executive director & CEO, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, commented: “We continue strengthening our group of affiliated members, and this allows us to reinforce ALTA’s work for the development of the industry in the region. Each new partnership directly contributes to boost ALTA’s campaigns to develop a more competitive aviation, which generates positives results and constant growth to support the social and economic development of the region through the catalyst effect of the travel and tourism industry.
"The arrival of Avolon to our valuable group of affiliated members represents a new milestone that will contribute to strengthening the interaction between the industry stakeholders in the region and to generate greater opportunities for the air transport users."
The company has one of the youngest fleets in the world with 923 modern and fuel-efficient airplanes serving 143 customers in 60 countries.
Felipe Campos, Avolon head of Latin America, added: “Avolon has built a leading position in the global aircraft leasing industry. The scale of our business reflects the ambition of our team, multi-cycle experience and our focus on maintaining a fleet of young, fuel-efficient aircraft.
"Our success is also built on clear corporate values which inform our interaction with all of our stakeholders. Our values ensure we continue to build strong relationships with all our stakeholders; maintain an attractive and inclusive environment in which to work and invest back into our local communities."
Avolon has headquarters in Dublin-Ireland and offices in the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.