DUBLIN, Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FLY Leasing
Limited (NYSE: FLY) ("FLY"), a global leader in aircraft leasing,
today announced it has acquired a new Boeing 777-200LRF aircraft in
a sale and leaseback transaction with a leading flag carrier on a
12-year lease.
"The B777-200LRF is the leader in its class with no competitor
that provides similar operational or economic characteristics,"
said Colm Barrington, CEO of FLY.
"The aircraft is on lease to a strong credit in a growing market,
an airline with which FLY has had a successful multi-year
relationship."
"We are continuing to deploy our capital prudently, adding
attractively-priced new aircraft to our fleet, and are now well on
our way towards our goal of investing $750
million in aircraft acquisitions this year, further
improving our fleet metrics and increasing FLY's earnings and ROE,"
added Barrington.
About FLY
FLY is a global aircraft leasing company
with a fleet of modern, high-demand and fuel-efficient commercial
jet aircraft. FLY acquires and leases its aircraft under multi-year
operating lease contracts to a diverse group of airlines throughout
the world. FLY is managed and serviced by BBAM LP, a worldwide
leader in aircraft lease management and financing. For more
information visit www.flyleasing.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward - looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such
as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes,"
"seeks," "estimates," "will," or words of similar meaning and
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook
for FLY's future business and financial performance.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and assumptions, which are subject to inherent
uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are
difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ
materially due to global political, economic, business,
competitive, market, regulatory and other factors and risks.
Further information on the factors and risks that may affect FLY's
business is included in filings FLY makes with the Securities and
Exchange Commission from time to time, including its Annual Report
on Form 20-F and its Reports on Form 6-K. FLY expressly disclaims
any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking
statements, whether because of future events, new information, a
change in its views or expectations, or otherwise.
Contact:
Matt Dallas
FLY Leasing Limited
+1 203-769-5916
ir@flyleasing.com
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