LE
BOURGET, France,
June 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V.
("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) announced today at the Paris Air Show it has
signed lease agreements with EL AL for two new Boeing 787-9
Dreamliners. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in Q4 2025
and Q1 2026.
AerCap is the world's largest 787 owner, with 126 aircraft
owned, managed and on order.
Speaking during the announcement ceremony, AerCap's Chief
Executive Officer Aengus Kelly said, "AerCap is delighted to
partner with EL AL on this deal following the long history of
successful cooperation between our two companies. We are very
pleased to support EL AL's ongoing fleet modernization program with
the lease of these two new 787s and help them meet their
sustainability commitments. We wish Dina Ben Tal Ganancia and all
the team at EL AL continued success."
Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, EL AL's Chief Executive Officer said, "As
part of EL AL's strategic implementation plan, we signed an
important agreement today for the lease of two new 787-9
Dreamliners, that will join EL AL's wide-body fleet in 2025 and
2026. These advanced aircrafts will be the 18th and 19th aircraft
in our fleet. In order to meet our business goals, set in the
strategic plan, we are required to adjust our acquisition plan, and
I am pleased to sign this agreement today, which is another step
towards realizing the goals for our fleet. These aircraft enable us
to expand our route network and add more attractive destinations
for our customers. I would like to thank our partners at AERCAP and
Boeing for their support and partnership along the way.''
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 EL AL
EL AL Israel Airlines was founded in November 1948 as Israel's national carrier and operated its
first scheduled flight in 1949. In June
1950, EL AL began service between Tel Aviv and New
York. Today EL AL, serves more than 60 international
destinations in more than 35 countries. This year EL AL celebrates
its 75th anniversary – along with the state of Israel.
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