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Griffin seals purchase and leaseback of second A320neo with SKY Express

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Griffin seals purchase and leaseback of second A320neo with SKY Express

Griffin Global Asset Management (Griffin) has completed the purchase and leaseback of its second Airbus A320neo with SKY Express. The aircraft, which delivered in May, entered service for SKY Express last week following a short post-delivery modification.

“We are very pleased to expand our relationship with SKY Express by adding a second Airbus A320neo to their fleet via a sale and leaseback. They continue to build a successful airline and we are excited to support that growth in the coming years,” said Michael Lombardi, Vice President of Marketing at Griffin.

Vassiliki Christidi, General Manager of IOGR Group noted, “The delivery of the second Airbus A320neo further strengthens our strategic partnership with Griffin Global Asset Management. We greatly appreciate their trust and commitment in helping us grow SKY Express.”

GOAL delivers one A321-231 aircraft to Viva Aerobus
On June 21, 2022, GOAL Aircraft Leasing successfully delivered one Airbus A321-231 aircraft (MSN 7191) to Viva Aerobus in Mexico. Beside two other A320neos, this is the third aircraft flying with Viva Aerobus, which is owned/managed by GOAL.

"We are thrilled to increase our fleet with GOAL. We can continue with our growth plans and keep offering safe and reliable service at low fares to more and more destinations, for the benefit of more passengers. With this delivery, we already total 60 aircraft that, together, make up the third-youngest fleet in all North America," said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus.

“We are very pleased to having successfully delivered this A321ceo to our existing lessee Viva Aerobus. This is our third asset with the Mexican airline and we wish them many happy landings and a safe and successful operation.” said Christian Schloemann, Managing Director of GOAL.