SMBC Aviation Capital has concluded a sale and leaseback agreement for two Pratt and Whitney- powered A321neo aircraft with Turkish Airlines (MSNs 9157 and 9326).
Both aircraft are newly manufactured and were delivered to the airline at the Airbus production facility in Hamburg.
Peter Barrett, chief executive, SMBC Aviation Capital said, “We are delighted to sign this agreement today, which extends the long-standing partnership we are proud to have built with Turkish Airlines. This is a further example of the flexible, long-term financing solutions we are able to offer our customers as a result of SMBC Aviation Capital’s strong capital position and industry-leading credit rating.”
Murat Şeker, chief financial officer, Turkish Airlines said: “We are delighted to be signing a further deal with SMBC Aviation Capital. These two newly-built Airbus A321neo’s offer industry-leading fuel efficiency and environmental emissions standards and will further strengthen our fleet.”