JEKTA signs first lessor deal with Solyu for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft JEKTA has signed an agreement with Korean lessor Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft. The represents JEKTA's first lessor agreement. It brings advanced commitments to the aircraft to over $1bn in value. The inclusion of the PHA-ZE 100 represents the first amphibious aircraft in Solyu's regional advanced air mobility portfolio. ""We are excited by the potential that the PHA-ZE 100 gives to our clients, which can optimize the sustainable qualities of JEKTA aircraft to expand and open new markets,"" said Solyu CEO Andrew Claerbout. ""Low operating costs, flexibility supported by versatile configurations, and zero emissions operations all deliver added value to our clients seeking to maximise operational efficiencies while still meeting the industry’s mandates on carbon emission reduction. ""The minimal infrastructure requirements needed to support PHA-ZE 100 operations are also attractive, and we expect strong interest from our customers in both the hydrogen and electric variants."" ""With Solyu providing leasing and financing access to our aircraft, operators can sustainably develop new routes and support connections to those currently disconnected by water, doing so in style but at low operating costs,"" said JEKTA CEO George Alafinov. JEKTA launched in December 2022.