SkyWest Leasing, a subsidiary of US regional airline SkyWest has taken delivery of four Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft on long-term operating leases from Waha Capital, the Abu-Dhabi-based diversified investment holding company. The aircraft will be used by one of SkyWests affiliates.
“We are delighted to conclude this major transaction with such a leading US airline such as SkyWest,” says Salem Al Noaimi, CEO of Waha Capital PJSC. “The lease deal consolidates Waha Capitals position as one of the regions key financial and investment institutions and raises its global profile in the aircraft leasing sector. We look forward to a long-term and productive relationship with SkyWest, which we see as an important partner in our effort to expand internationally.