AerCap Delivers its First Airbus A320NEO Aircraft, on Lease to Volaris
September 12 2016 - 10:36AM
Business Wire
Delivery signifies the first carrier in North
America to operate the aircraft type
AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) has announced the
delivery of its first Airbus A320neo on lease to Volaris, making
the airline the first carrier in North America to operate the
aircraft type. This is the first of 10 A320neo aircraft to deliver
to Volaris by AerCap, with a further 6 A321neo aircraft on order,
delivering through 2018.
AerCap has one of the largest Airbus A320neo Family portfolios
with a total of 219 owned and on order aircraft, delivering through
2021.
AerCap President and Chief Commercial Officer Philip Scruggs
said, “We are delighted to deliver our first A320neo aircraft on
lease to longstanding customer, Volaris and particularly pleased to
be the first to deliver the aircraft type to a carrier in North
America. 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
Volaris as the airline continues to expand its presence on the
continent.”
“The arrival of the A320neo symbolizes an important step in our
ambitious ultra low-cost strategy,” said Enrique Beltranena, CEO of
Volaris. “Volaris is delighted to be the first to bring this new
technology to passengers in North America.”
About Volaris
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:
VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra-low cost airline providing point
to point services and operating between Mexico, US, and Central
America. The ultra-low cost highly efficient business model offered
by Volaris provides low base fares to develop its market, coupled
with outstanding levels of quality services and a wide array of
products. Since beginning their operations in March 2006, Volaris
has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 154 and its
fleet from 4 to 63 aircraft. Volaris currently operates over 302
daily flight segments on routes connecting 40 cities in Mexico and
25 cities internationally. Volaris targets passengers visiting
friends and family, price sensitive business travelers, and leisure
travelers in Mexico and to select destinations. Proudly Mexican,
Volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the
country. Among other recognitions, Volaris has received the
prestigious ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for seven
consecutive years. For more information, please visit:
www.volaris.com
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing with, as of June
30, 2016, 1,637 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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