Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation Limited has placed two Airbus A320neo aircraft on lease with new customer Nouvelair. Both aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled for delivery later this year.
On Friday (September 20, 2024), BOC Aviation Limited announced the placement of two Airbus A320neos on lease with Nouvelair, a new customer for the aircraft lessor. Established in 1989, Nouvelair was the first private airline in Tunisia, and currently connects passengers to over 40 destinations across three continents, from Tunis, Monastir, and Djerba. Nouvelair’s new A320neos will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, and will be delivered later this year.
In Friday’s announcement, BOC Aviation’s Chief Commercial Officer – Paul Kent, said,
“We are excited to welcome Nouvelair as a new customer as we build out our exposure to the rapidly-growing North African aviation market. These latest technology aircraft will provide a significant boost to the modernity and operating efficiency of Nouvelair’s fleet as it develops further scale.”
Also commenting on the new lease agreements, Nouvelair’s General manager, Chokri Zarrad, added,
“We are enthusiastic about this collaboration with BOC Aviation and look forward to a long-term partnership. Adding our first environment-friendly A320NEO to our fleet is part of our modernization strategy. We will reach a total of 15 aircraft by the third quarter of 2024. Our aim is to meet the growing expectations of our passengers regarding comfort and environmental sustainability, while maintaining the efficiency that has contributed to Nouvelair's success. The Airbus A320NEO, with its technological advancements, enables reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.”
Singapore-based BOC Aviation Limited (HKEX Code: 2588) is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a fleet of 680 owned, managed or ordered aircraft. As of June 30, 2024, the company’s owned and managed fleet was leased to 93 airlines in 47 countries and territories. In addition to their Singapore headquarters, BOC maintains offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. BOC Aviation Limited is a Member of The Bank of China Group.
Source: BOC Aviation Limited
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