SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
(NYSE:BA) today announced the delivery of the 500th
Boeing airplane to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The
Next-Generation 737-800 will be leased to Kenya Airways and is the
401st 737 delivered to the leasing company.
"This is a major milestone in our 20-year association with
Boeing," said Norm Liu, President
and CEO, GECAS. "We are proud to take delivery of our
500th Boeing airplane. Boeing is a key business partner
providing us with advanced, efficient and reliable airplanes that
our airline customers need to be successful in today's competitive
marketplace."
GECAS has ordered a total of 645 Boeing airplanes, recently
adding the 787-10 and the 737 MAX to their order book. GECAS has
taken delivery of a large portfolio of Boeing airplanes, including
57 777s, 30 767s, eight 747s and four 757s.
"We are honored to celebrate the delivery of GECAS'
500th Boeing airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes
President and CEO Ray Conner.
"Boeing values our 20-year relationship with GECAS and we look
forward to continuing to be part of GECAS' growth and strengthen
our partnership for decades to come."
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) is a world leader in
aviation leasing and financing. With over 45 years of
experience, GECAS offers a wide range of aircraft types including
narrow-bodies, wide-bodies, regional jets, turboprops, freighters
and helicopters, plus multiple financing products and services
including operating leases, purchase/leasebacks, secured debt
financing, capital markets, engine leasing, airframe parts
management and airport/airline consulting.
GECAS owns or services a fleet of more than 2,150 aircraft
(~1,840 fixed wing and ~310 rotary wing) in operation or on order,
plus provides loans collateralized on an additional ~400
aircraft.
GECAS serves more than 270 customers in over 75 countries from a
network of 24 offices.
Elizabeth Bieri
Leasing Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-465-2438
elizabeth.e.bieri@boeing.com
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