AerCap Delivers Airbus A320NEO Aircraft on Lease to Spirit Airlines
October 11 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Delivery signifies the first U.S. airline to
receive the aircraft type
AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) has announced the
delivery of an Airbus A320neo on lease to Spirit Airlines, making
the airline the first U.S. airline to receive the aircraft type.
This is the first of 5 A320neo aircraft to deliver to Spirit
Airlines by AerCap, with a further 4 A320neo aircraft on order,
expected to deliver through 2016.
AerCap has one of the largest Airbus A320neo Family portfolios
with a total of 2 owned and 217 on order aircraft, delivering
through 2021.
AerCap Senior Vice President & Head of Americas Sean
Sullivan said, “We are delighted to deliver our first A320neo
aircraft on lease to longstanding customer, Spirit Airlines, and
particularly pleased to be the first to deliver the aircraft type
to a U.S. airline. The A320neo aircraft is one of the most
in-demand single aisle aircraft in the world, incorporating the
latest technologies and the most fuel efficient engines. We look
forward to continuing our successful relationship with our friends
and partners at Spirit Airlines as the airline continues to enhance
its fleet.”
“This state-of-the-art technology will burn less fuel and lower
our operational costs,” said Ted Christie, Spirit Airlines Chief
Financial Officer. “We continue to lead the industry in both
reducing our carbon footprint and providing ultra-low fares on air
travel. Spirit is thrilled to be the first carrier to bring this
innovation to the U.S.”
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is committed to offering the
lowest total price to the places we fly, on average much lower than
other airlines, on average nearly 40% less*. Our customers start
with an unbundled, stripped-down Bare Fare™ and get Frill Control™
which allows them to pay only for the options they choose – like
bags, seat assignments and refreshments – the things other airlines
bake right into their ticket prices. We help people save money and
travel more often, create new jobs and stimulate business growth in
the communities we serve. Our Fit Fleet is one of the youngest,
most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate over 425 daily flights
to more than 56 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the
Caribbean. Come save with us at www.spirit.com.
*U.S. Department of Transportation statistics
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing with, as of
September 30, 2016, 1,607 owned, managed or on order aircraft in
its portfolio. AerCap has one of the most attractive order books in
the industry. AerCap serves approximately 200 customers in
approximately 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions.
AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and has its
headquarters in Dublin with offices in Amsterdam, Los Angeles,
Shannon, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Singapore, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi,
Seattle and Toulouse.
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