27 Aug 2018

Irish Aircraft Leasing Newsletter 27 August

Aergo acquires two Airbus A321-200 aircraft Aergo Capital announced the acquisition of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft (MSN’s 4099 & 4148) from AviaAM Leasing (Lithuania). The aircraft are subject to long term operating leases with Air Transat (Canada). The acquisition brings Aergo Capital’s owned and managed fleet to 46 aircraft. Aergo Capital’s CEO Fred Browne said, “This acquisition is the latest step in implementing Aergo’s strategy of acquiring younger aircraft on existing long term leases and supports the growth and diversification of our portfolio. We are delighted to have worked with AviaAM Leasing on this transaction and look forward to developing our partnership with Air Transat.” Aircastle Appoints Jim Connelly as Chief Accounting Officer Aircastle Limited announced 21 August the promotion and appointment of Jim Connelly as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Connelly has been Aircastle's Controller since January 2013. He joined Aircastle in May 2007 as Assistant Controller, Operational Accounting. Prior to joining Aircastle, Mr. Connelly was with Lehman Brothers as Controller beginning in January 2001. He received a B.S. in Accounting from Syracuse University. CDB Aviation to sell five 737-800s and one A320 Flightglobal reported 20 August CDB Aviation Lease Finance has disclosed that it will sell five Boeing 737-800s and one Airbus A320 to an unnamed lessor in a $232 million transaction. The lessor stated that it signed a firm sale agreement for four of the aircraft on 17 August, and intends to enter into a similar agreement for the two other aircraft. All six aircraft are set to be transferred to the buyer by the end of October. NAC delivered two Embraer E190s, MSNs 19000230 and 19000259, to LLC “IKAR” on lease Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) announced 23 August that it has delivered two Embraer E190s, MSNs 19000230 and 19000259, to LLC “IKAR” (d.b.a. Pegas Fly) on lease. NAC delivered two Embraer E195s, MSNs 19000669 and 19000240, to LOT Polish Airlines on lease Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) announced 16 August that it has delivered two Embraer E195s, MSNs 19000669 and 19000240, to LOT Polish Airlines on lease. Acumen Aviation © 27 August All Rights Reserved.