Air Lease Corporation has today announced the delivery of the first of six Airbus A220-300s to Croatia Airlines from ALC’s orderbook with Airbus.
On Monday (July 29, 2024) Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the delivery of the first of six new Airbus A220-300s to Croatia Airlines. This is the carrier’s first A220 and has been delivered from ALC’s orderbook with Airbus. Founded in 1989 as Zagreb Airlines, Zagreb-based Croatia Airlines is the national flag carrier of Croatia. The full service carrier offers domestic and international passenger and cargo service, as well as aircraft maintenance and professional aviation training. This year, Croatia Airlines celebrates their 20th anniversary as a member of the Star Alliance.
In Monday’s announcement, Air Lease Corporation’s Executive Chairman, Steven F. Udvar-Házy, said,
“Air Lease Corporation is honored to have been selected by Croatia Airlines as the first Lessor to introduce the A220 to the airline and support Croatia’s major fleet modernization program. This milestone first of six new A220 delivery is a wonderful achievement that commences the fleet transformation at Croatia Airlines.”
Also commenting on the A220-300 delivery, ALC’s Executive Vice President, David Beker, said,
“We are thrilled to congratulate our colleagues at Croatia Airlines on this first A220 aircraft delivery. Croatia Airlines’ fleet modernization program is expected to deliver not only a new and improved standard of passenger comfort and experience, but also significant financial and environmental benefits due to lower fuel consumption, reduced noise and lower emissions with the most modern, technologically advanced aircraft available.”
Croatia Airlines’ President and CEO, Jasmin Bajić, added,
“This day will go down in history as the start of a new era in the history of Croatia Airlines, in the history of Croatian aviation and the Croatian state, and all our employees and passengers. Allow me to take this opportunity to thank our partner Air Lease Corporation for their cooperation, as well as our other two partners, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney. Thanks to our joint expertise, understanding, and great enthusiasm, we have created a recognizable aircraft that we can all be very proud of.”
Based in Los Angeles, California, Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) is a leading global aircraft leasing company. The ALC team is principally involved in the purchase of commercial aircraft and leasing them to airlines worldwide with customized leasing and financing solutions. At June 30, 2024, the company had a globally diversified customer base of 120 airlines across 62 countries.
Source(s): Air Lease Corporation, Airbus
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