AWAS has purchased three modern passenger aircraft from another lessor. The A320 is on lease to Aigle Azure, a successful French airline focusing on Mediterranean and Northern African routes for more than 60 years, one 737-800 is on lease to IZair, a Turkish low cost carrier operating flights on behalf of its shareholder Pegasus Airlines, and the second 737-800 is on lease to Nok Air in Thailand, specializing in Thai regional and Myanmar destinations.
Marlin Dailey, Chief Commercial Officer AWAS, stated: “We are very pleased to welcome Aigle Azur, Nok Air and IZair as new AWAS customers today. The acquisition of highly desirable aircraft on lease to successful airlines is a key pillar of AWAS’ growth strategy.