AerCap Adds its First Airbus A350XWB to Fleet of 1,300 Aircraft
June 30 2015 - 05:01AM
On Lease to Vietnam Airlines, the
World's Second Operator of the A350 XWB
Amsterdam, Netherlands; June 30,
2015 - AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) took delivery of its first
Airbus A350 XWB during a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in
Toulouse today. AerCap immediately handed the aircraft over to
Vietnam Airlines on a long-term lease, making the airline the
world's second operator of the A350 XWB.
"The arrival of the A350 XWB on
lease from AerCap marks the start of a major upgrade of our
long-haul fleet," said Trinh Ngoc Thanh, Executive Vice President,
Commercial of Vietnam Airlines. "Combining the latest technologies,
a wider cabin and the highest levels of comfort, the A350 XWB will
enable us to fly our passengers in style whichever class of travel
they choose."
"We are pleased to be leasing our
first A350 XWB to Vietnam Airlines, which is one of the most
vibrant airlines in Asia," said Philip Scruggs, President &
Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. "The A350 XWB is an excellent
addition to our fleet of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft and will
be a core part of our widebody fleet in the future with the
ultimate objective of generating value for our customers and
investors."
"We thank AerCap for its ongoing
confidence in our products and endorsement of their long term
investment value," added Fabrice Brégier, President and CEO of
Airbus. "The delivery of the A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines marks a
new milestone in our excellent partnership with AerCap, together
offering a wide range of modern and cost-efficient fleet solutions
for airlines in every market segment."
AerCap has one of the most
attractive order books in the industry including large positions of
the Airbus A350 XWB, the Airbus A320neo family, Boeing 787
Dreamliner and the Boeing 737 MAX. AerCap is also Airbus' largest
customer.
The A350 XWB features the latest
aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new
fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.
About
AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in
aircraft leasing with approximately 1,300 owned and managed
aircraft in its current portfolio and 470 aircraft on order. AerCap
serves over 200 customers in 90 countries with comprehensive fleet
solutions and provides part-out and engine leasing services through
its subsidiary, AeroTurbine. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange (AER) and has its headquarters in Amsterdam with offices
in Dublin, Los Angeles, Shannon, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Singapore,
Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle and Toulouse.
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AerCap First A350 Delivery June
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