DUBLIN, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap
Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) has announced
today that it has signed long-term lease agreements with Air Macau
for three new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The agreement was signed
during a ceremony in Macau to
celebrate the airline's 25th anniversary. The first
aircraft is scheduled to deliver in November
2020 with the two remaining units delivering through
October 2021.
In 1995, Air Macau leased their first aircraft, three Airbus
A321s and one A320 from AerCap, which were the first aircraft of
their type in Macau.
"AerCap is very pleased to announce the signing of this
agreement with our long-time customer, Air Macau, for the lease of
three A321neos," said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. "With the rapid
development of Macau's economy,
Air Macau is well placed to take advantage of this opportunity and
to expand its network into new markets in China, Southeast and Northeast Asia using the most modern,
fuel-efficient aircraft. We thank Mr. Chen
Hong, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Air Macau's
Executive Committee for the confidence he has placed in AerCap and
we look forward to working with the Air Macau team for the next 25
years and beyond."
"I would also like to take this opportunity to express my
sincere thanks for the kind help and support from AerCap. We are
pleased to cooperate with AerCap, a strategic partner that we
recognize and hold in high regard," said Mr. Chen Hong, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
of Air Macau's Executive Committee. "The A321neo aircraft is the
most technologically advanced single-aisle aircraft series," Mr.
Zhao, the Chairman of Air Macau Board added. "We will continue to
adhere to our strategic vision of 'Being rooted in Macau, Serving Macau, Being the preferred
airline for Macau travellers',
bringing more advanced products and better service to passengers,
and building an air bridge for Macau."
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aircraft
leasing with 1,373 aircraft owned, managed or on order and
$43.1 billion of total assets as of
June 30, 2019. 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 Shannon, Los Angeles, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu
Dhabi, Seattle and
Toulouse.
About Air Macau
Established in 1994, Air Macau is
the base airline in Macau
SAR, China, which is strategically
well-situated to serve the fast-growing Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. As
an exclusive operator of Airbus aircraft, Air Macau's 23 aircraft
fleet serves more than 27 destinations in Asia.
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