CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., (CDB Leasing), has delivered an Airbus A320-200 aircraft to a new customer in the Americas region, Las Vegas-based ultra-low-cost airline Allegiant.
“With its efficient air service model focused on providing reliable and affordably accessible air travel, Allegiant has been strengthening its unique position of growth as the industry emerges from the pandemic,” noted Luís da Silva, CDB Aviation’s Head of Commercial, Americas. “This transaction is a valuable component of the carrier’s fleet plan for 2022 and beyond, and we look forward to building a long-term, strategic relationship with the Allegiant team.”
The aircraft will enter service, configured with 186 economy seats, to support the carrier’s business model: point-to-point commercial air service that links small city airports to leisure destinations across the United States.
“We appreciate CDB Aviation’s creative approach, providing a transaction that fits nicely with our fleet strategy,” said Robert Neal, Allegiant’s Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. “We’re pleased to be growing our fleet with high-quality aircraft well suited for our ULCC operation. We appreciate CDB Aviation’s confidence in Allegiant.”
Peter Goodman, CDB Aviation Chief Marketing Officer, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome a new customer in North America, which demonstrates our continued efforts to build up the platform’s position in key markets across the globe. As airlines adapt fleets to meet the recovery in air travel, CDB Aviation is well positioned to provide fast-growing airlines, such as Allegiant, with access to an established fleet of varied aircraft types and full-service support to monetize post-pandemic growth opportunities.”
Aircastle delivers two additional 195 E2s to KLM Cityhopper
Aircastle has recently delivered two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to KLM Cityhopper. The aircraft are equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF Model PW1921G engines providing industry-leading sustainability benefits.
Michael Inglese, Aircastle's CEO, stated, "We're proud of our long-standing partnerships with KLM and Embraer and these new technology aircraft reflect our commitment to support the industry's transition to a greener, fuel efficient fleet."
These are the third and fourth of fifteen E195-E2 aircraft that Aircastle will deliver to KLM through 2024. The aircraft were delivered from Embraer's São José dos Campos facility in São Paolo, Brazil.