Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Seven New Airbus A321neo LR Aircraft with Aer Lingus

LOS ANGELES, March 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced long term lease agreements with Aer Lingus for seven new Airbus A321neo LR aircraft to operate on transatlantic and other routes. The aircraft are from ALC’s order book with Airbus.

"The lease of the A321neo LR aircraft from ALC is the culmination of a long relationship with Aer Lingus. We have seen their long range fleet evolve from Boeing 747s to Airbus A330s to now Airbus A321s. We take great pride in extending our relationship with Aer Lingus. The A321neo LR aircraft leased from ALC will allow Aer Lingus to eventually replace four Boeing 757s, and add more non-stop routes and frequencies to U.S. and Canadian cities,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.

“The A321neo LR will be the perfect aircraft for Aer Lingus to provide its excellent service and allow it to expand into new markets while remaining a very profitable and successful airline,” said Grant Levy, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2019, with three deliveries in 2019 and four deliveries in 2020.

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Air Lease Corporation Delivering Eight New Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft this Year with Six Airlines

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Today Air Lease Corporation announced that, pursuant to long term lease agreements, ALC will deliver eight (8) new Boeing 777-300ER widebody aircraft to six (6) different airlines in 2015, all from ALC's order book with Boeing.
The following airlines are scheduled to take delivery of these new ALC Boeing 777-300ERs in 2015: Air France (1), Emirates (1), Korean Air (2), EVA Air (1), KLM (1), and Ethiopian Airlines (2).

In 2014, ALC delivered five (5) new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on long term lease including two (2) to British Airways, two (2) to Air New Zealand and one (1) to Etihad Airways.

“ALC is a leader in leasing new technology single and twin-aisle aircraft to airlines worldwide, and we are pleased with our strong relationships with these world class international airlines,” said John L. Plueger, President and Chief Operating Officer of Air Lease Corporation.
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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of One New Boeing 737-800 and Six Lease Extensions with Air Berlin

LOS ANGELES, California, August 5, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced a long term lease agreement with Air Berlin for one new Boeing 737-800 aircraft scheduled for delivery in February 2016, as well as lease extensions on six aircraft currently in their fleet. The extensions average five year additional terms on four Boeing 737-800s, one Airbus A320-200, and one Airbus A321-200.

“Air Berlin and ALC have a special relationship. ALC leased its first new aircraft in May of 2010 to Air Berlin. The placement of the new 737-800 and the lease extensions of the ALC aircraft that they currently operate further the close links between our two companies. We look forward to supporting Air Berlin for many years to come as they grow their operations,” said Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, Chairman and CEO of Air Lease Corporation

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Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placements with Jet Time: One Boeing 737-700 and Two New ATR 72-600 Aircraft

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Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced long term lease agreements with Jet Time (Denmark) for one Boeing 737-700 aircraft scheduled for delivery in November 2013, and two new ATR 72-600s scheduled for delivery in April and May 2014.

“We are pleased to announce these placements with our newest customer Jet Time, a growing ACMI and charter airline in Europe. ALC looks forward to working with Jet Time to optimize their competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Grant Levy, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

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ALC to lease two Airbus A321-200s with Sharklets to Monarch Airlines

LOS ANGELES, California, July 01, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long term lease agreements with Monarch Airlines (United Kingdom) for two new Airbus A321-200 aircraft with Sharklets and powered by IAE V2533 engines, which are scheduled for delivery in April and May of 2015.

“We are pleased to announce this strategic lease placement with Monarch Airlines, a new customer for ALC in Europe. Monarch Airlines has been steadily rationalizing and modernizing its operating fleet. ALC looks forward to a successful long term relationship with Monarch as it executes its plans to build one of the newest and most fuel-efficient jet fleets in the U.K.,” said Marc Baer, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Two New ATR 72-600s with Golden Myanmar Airlines

LOS ANGELES, California, June 4, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced a long term lease agreement with Golden Myanmar Airlines (GMA) for two new ATR 72-600 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery in January and March of 2014.

“We are pleased to add Golden Myanmar Airlines to our growing list of Asian airline clients and welcome GMA as our first lessee in Myanmar (Burma), where tourism is increasing at a rapid rate,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Lease Corporation.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of One New Airbus A321-200 with Etihad Airways

Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced a long term lease agreement with Etihad Airways based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for one new Airbus A321-200 aircraft with sharklets, scheduled for delivery in April 2015.

“We are delighted to have completed this transaction with Etihad Airways. This agreement demonstrates Etihad Airways’ and Air Lease Corporation’s continued commitment to modern and fuel efficient aircraft,” said Alex Khatibi, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

Kevin Knight, Chief Strategy and Planning Officer at Etihad Airways, said: “Our expansion plans are well on track, and with this tenth A321 we will be able to provide additional depth and capacity to our existing network. We are delighted to be working with Air Lease Corporation and expect to further build upon the strong ties that have already been established.”



Etihad Airways estimates it will deploy the A321 aircraft on short to medium-haul routes to the Middle East and India.

Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Two New Airbus A321-200s with Air Macau

LOS ANGELES, California, May 21, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long term lease agreements with Air Macau for two new Airbus A321-200 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery in October 2014 and March 2015.

“ALC has worked closely with Air Macau’s management team since 2010 to provide fleet planning solutions that enhance their future operations. We are pleased that these two new and efficient aircraft will be a part of their long term fleet plans,” said Jie Chen, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Asia.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of a New Boeing 777-300ER and Lease Extensions of Four Aircraft with KLM

LOS ANGELES, California, April 24, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced a long term lease agreement with KLM (The Netherlands) for a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which is scheduled for delivery in March 2015. Additionally, ALC and KLM reached agreement on lease extensions for three 737-800s and one 777-200ER, currently operating in the KLM fleet.

“ALC’s management team has a history that spans many decades working closely with KLM to support their fleet needs. We are very pleased to provide an incremental 777-300ER for their long-haul operations and extend leases on four aircraft currently in their fleet,” said Grant Levy, Air Lease Corporation’s Executive Vice President.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Two New Boeing 777-300ERs with Ethiopian Airlines

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Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced a lease agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, both on lease for twelve years. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in May and June 2015.

"We are proud to expand our relationship with Ethiopian Airlines by placing two brand new 777-300ERs into their long haul fleet. These aircraft will enhance their intercontinental operations with leading fuel efficiency and a premier passenger experience,” said Kishore Korde, Air Lease Corporation’s Senior Vice President.

“We are very happy to finalize this deal with our strong partner, Air Lease Corporation. These two new Boeing 777-300ERs are critical for our rapidly expanding non-stop long haul routes. Today, our network of 72 international destinations covers four continents through our main hub in Addis Ababa, offering the most convenient connections to passengers traveling between Africa and the rest of the world. The introduction of these two new Boeing 777s into our young and modern fleet is part of our continuing commitment to afford our customers the best possible on-board long haul experience,” said Tewolde Gebremariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.

Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Six New Boeing 737-800s with Aerolíneas Argentinas

Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced a lease agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas for six new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, each on lease for twelve years. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between November 2014 and February 2016.

“ALC continues to expand our relationships globally with airlines that have strong operational and growth plans. We are pleased to add Aerolíneas Argentinas as a new customer and look forward to working with them in the years to come,” said Matt Stevens, Air Lease Corporation’s Marketing Manager of Latin America.

“For the last four years Aerolíneas Argentinas has been committed to a solid business plan focusing on our domestic and regional core route network. As the fleet renewal continues, the Boeing 737 NG has been introduced with excellent results. Aerolíneas Argentinas is proud to welcome six new Boeing 737-800 NG from ALC. We look forward to a long term and productive business relationship with the leading and prestigious lessor,” said Sergio García Gómez, Manager of Fleet Planning and Financial Restructuring at Aerolíneas Argentinas.

Air Lease Corporation Announces the Delivery of One New Airbus A330-300 to Sichuan Airlines

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft (MSN 1397) on lease to Sichuan Airlines (Chengdu, China) for twelve years.

"Sichuan Airlines has been a strong customer of Air Lease Corporation since July 2010 and we are pleased that our A330 will now enter service and operate on the airline's highest density trunk routes,” said Jie Chen, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

Sichuan Airlines operates both Airbus A320 family and A330 family aircraft on lease from ALC.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Three Airbus A320s with NAS Air

Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced lease agreements with NAS Air (Saudi Arabia) for three Airbus A320-200 aircraft (MSNs 2776, 3218 and 3256). The three aircraft are contracted on six year leases and will deliver in May, August, and October 2013.

"ALC is pleased to add NAS Air as a new lease customer in the Middle East region. This fast growing airline has demonstrated excellent customer service and is expanding their route network, as well as increasing flight frequencies on their most popular markets," said Alex Khatibi, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Two New Boeing 737-800s with transavia.com

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Today Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced long term lease agreements with transavia.com (Netherlands) for two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft delivering in April 2015 and April 2016.

"We’ve had a long, productive relationship with transavia.com, and this placement of two additional aircraft further expands that relationship. ALC will continue its support of transavia.com and the modernization of their fleet,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Lease Corporation.

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Air Lease Corporation Announces Two 777-300ER Lease Placements with Air New Zealand

LOS ANGELES, California, February 28, 2013 — Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long term lease agreements today with Air New Zealand for two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft delivering in 2014.

"We are delighted to announce the lease of two new 777-300ER aircraft to Air New Zealand, one of the preeminent airlines in the world. Air New Zealand has been universally recognized for operating a modern fleet that delivers a superior product to its passengers. This transaction is part of a long history between the members of ALC’s management and Air New Zealand which started 45 years ago when Steve Hazy acquired a Lockheed Electra L-188C from Air New Zealand in January of 1968” said Grant Levy, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.

“We are very pleased to further our relationship with Air Lease Corporation with the addition of these two 777- 300ER aircraft to our fleet. These aircraft are a great fit to our network and will allow us in the coming years to lift our growth aspirations in the growing Pacific Rim markets," said Rob McDonald, Chief Financial Officer of Air New Zealand.