Canada Jetlines Ltd. (JET: TSX-V) (the
“
Company” or “
Jetlines”) is
pleased to announce that further to its news release of June 13,
2018, it has completed a second set of advance lease payments to
AerCap, a global leader in aircraft leasing and aviation finance,
for two Airbus A320 aircraft. Delivery of Airbus A320 MSNs 2594 and
2663 are expected by early Q2 of 2019. Both aircraft are currently
with Air New Zealand and are approaching end of lease service with
the airline. Jetlines has made another deposit to AerCap for USD
$438,000 per the terms of the agreement and in demonstration of the
continued partnership. To date Jetlines has made payments totalling
USD $2,190,000 toward securing these aircraft.
AerCap is the world's largest independent
aircraft leasing company with a well-diversified portfolio of
high-quality aircraft. They provide aircraft to a global network of
approximately 200 airline customers in approximately 80 countries
and is recognized as the most active aircraft trader globally. The
two committed Airbus A320’s are sister aircraft, having virtually
identical conformity in design, features, and equipment, allowing
Jetlines to expedite the necessary training and maintenance
processes to commence operations at an earlier date. The sister
aircraft are approximately 12 years old.
CEO Javier Suarez stated “Our operations team
has worked diligently on securing quality aircraft, carrying out a
meticulous vetting process to ensure that the aircraft are fit for
Jetlines’ ultra-low-cost operation. As a part of the process,
Jetlines retained Lufthansa Technik to accomplish the preliminary
inspection prior to the lease agreement completion to ensure the
aircraft suitability and condition. Both AerCap and Air New Zealand
have been proactive in supporting the transfer of data and
information to Jetlines in order to allow the early entry into
service. We look forward to getting these aircraft off the ground
and to finally bring low fares to Canada.”
AerCap has retained the services of AKKA
Technologies, an Aerospace design organization, to complete the
cabin interior reconfiguration engineering approval with the
engineering now in work. Acro Aircraft Seating has also been
retained as a part of the cabin reconfiguration to manufacture new
Acro Series 3 ST seats. Acro is one of the world’s leading
innovators in aircraft seating design and manufacturing and has a
detailed working knowledge of the ULCC model, translating to a
thorough understanding of Jetlines’ needs. Safety, durability, and
a lightweight construction are all pillars necessary for an
ultra-low-cost carrier to be effective and maintain good fuel
efficiency. Acro is the ULCC aircraft seating company of choice for
many ULCC’s across North America.
About Canada Jetlines Ltd.
Canada Jetlines is set to become Canada’s first
true Ultra-Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) airline, with plans to operate
flights across Canada and provide non-stop service from Canada to
the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Jetlines is led by a
board and management team with extensive experience and expertise
in low-cost airlines, start-ups, and capital markets. The Company
was granted an unprecedented exemption from the Government of
Canada that will permit it to conduct domestic air services while
having up to 49% foreign voting interests.
For more information on Jetlines, please visit
our website at www.jetlines.ca.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing
with, as of September 30, 2018, 1,457 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 Shannon, Los
Angeles, Singapore, Amsterdam, Fort Lauderdale, Shanghai, Abu
Dhabi, Seattle and Toulouse.
ON BEHALF OF THE
BOARD"Mark J. Morabito"Executive
Chairman
Canada Jetlines is part of the King & Bay
group of companies. King & Bay is a merchant bank that
specializes in identifying, funding, developing and supporting
growth opportunities in the resource, aviation, and technology
sectors.
For more information, please contact:Canada
Jetlines Ltd.Toll Free: 1-833-226-5387Email:
investor.relations@jetlines.ca
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Information
This news release contains "forward-looking
information" concerning anticipated developments and events that
may occur in the future. Forward-looking information contained in
this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with
respect to the commencement of operations and the success of
expected future operations of the Company.
In certain cases, forward-looking information
can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects"
"budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends",
"anticipates" or " or variations of such words and phrases or
statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could",
"would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved"
suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans,
objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future
events or performance. Forward-looking information contained in
this news release is based on certain factors and assumptions
regarding, among other things, the receipt of financing to commence
airline operations, the accuracy, reliability and success of the
Jetlines’ business model; the timely receipt of governmental
approvals; the timely commencement of operations by Jetlines and
the success of such operations; the legislative and regulatory
environments of the jurisdictions where the Jetlines will carry on
business or have operations; the impact of competition and the
competitive response to the Jetlines’ business strategy; and the
availability of aircraft. While the Company considers these
assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently
available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
Forward-looking information involves known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking
information. Such factors include risks related to ability to
obtain financing at acceptable terms, the impact of general
economic conditions, domestic and international airline industry
conditions, volatility of fuel prices, increases in operating
costs, terrorism, pandemics, natural disasters, currency
fluctuations, interest rates, risks specific to the airline
industry, the ability of management to implement Jetlines’
operational strategy, the ability to attract qualified management
and staff, labour disputes, regulatory risks, including risks
relating to the acquisition of the necessary licenses and permits;
risks related to disputes under the agreement with Boeing to
acquire 737-Max aircraft, and the additional risks identified in
the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's reports and filings
with applicable Canadian securities regulators.
Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or
results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is
made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by
applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
information.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
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