AMSTELVEEN- CDB Aviation, an Irish subsidiary fully owned by China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has announced the signing of lease agreements for three new Airbus A321neo aircraft with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL).
The three aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A30 engines, are scheduled for delivery to KLM between September and November 2024. KLM intends to deploy these aircraft on medium-haul routes in Europe, particularly from Amsterdam Schiphol, which serves as its global hub.
KLM Leases Three A321neo
Peter Goodman, Chief Commercial Officer of CDB Aviation, expressed excitement about expanding their longstanding relationship with KLM by adding these brand-new A321neos to KLM’s operating lease fleet.
Further, He highlighted that these next-generation aircraft offer superior performance within their category. Thereby aligning with the network requirements of the group and benefiting from cutting-edge technological innovations.
KLM, known for its ambitious fleet renewal strategies, appreciates the reliability and flexibility provided by lessors they can trust.
Post-pandemic recovery has necessitated lessors to employ innovative approaches to assist airlines in achieving their fleet expansion and renewal objectives.
Further, the team at CDB Aviation is delighted that KLM selected them for these aircraft. The collaborative efforts between the two companies are expected to play a crucial role in helping KLM meet its decarbonization goals. Jie Chen, Chief Executive Officer of CDB Aviation, expressed these sentiments.
A350 Partnership
Air France (AF)–KLM (KL) and Airbus have jointly announced that they are currently in exclusive negotiations for the establishment of an A350 component support joint venture.
The venture aims to provide worldwide Airbus A350 component maintenance services. Subsequently, this includes supply chain management, repairs, and creating a global pool of aircraft components.
The proposed collaboration would be structured as a 50-50 joint venture between Air France and Airbus. Subsequently, it would involve the transfer of aircraft component assets from both partners into the joint venture’s shared pool.
Further, this strategic partnership would leverage the combined expertise of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Airbus to offer an optimized commercial solution.
The goal is to serve better the increasing long-term maintenance requirements of the worldwide Airbus A350 fleet. This currently includes over 1,000 aircraft on order and 550 in active service.
Further, this initiative aims to enhance capacity, expand the global presence, and develop innovative solutions for the benefit of customers.
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