DUBLIN, Dec. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap"
or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) today announced it has signed lease
agreements for two Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter ("P2F")
aircraft with Spanish cargo operator, Swiftair.
The aircraft will undergo conversion by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH
("EFW") at ST Engineering Aerospace in Singapore and will be delivered to Swiftair in
April and June 2024, respectively.
Swiftair will operate services across Europe and Africa on behalf of its international
logistics customers.
"We are pleased to announce our agreement to lease two Airbus
A321P2F aircraft to our long-term customer, Swiftair," said
Rich Greener, the Head of AerCap
Cargo. "The A321P2F is a best-in-class narrowbody freighter
solution, offering superior economics in terms of fuel-efficiency
and flexibility, and will allow Swiftair to continue to grow their
route network. We look forward to working with the Swiftair team as
these aircraft deliver."
"In line with our commitment towards more efficient and
sustainable growth, we are delighted to be taking delivery of two
of the most quiet and economical freighter aircraft in the world
today," said Salvador Moreno, the
CEO of Swiftair. "These aircraft mark a milestone in our fleet
renewal program, allowing our customers to meet their carbon
reduction targets and access to the most effective and reliable
products in their class, available in the market today."
In 2022, AerCap announced it had placed a firm order for 15
Airbus A321-200P2F aircraft conversions and an option for a further
15 conversions with EFW.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aviation
leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the
industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the
world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the
New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around
the world.
About Swiftair
Swiftair is a Madrid-based, leading provider of both cargo
and passenger ACMI and charter services across EMEA. Its customers
include the Integrated Express providers, National Mail
Organizations, and humanitarian NGOs.
Founded in 1986, Swiftair is a part of the LUSAT Group which also
includes Cygnus Air, Swiftair Hellas, Uep! Fly, West Atlantic UK
and West Atlantic Sweden.
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