LONDON – Being part of a multi-aircraft long-term lease, Aviation Capital Group LLC, also known as ACG, announced one aircraft included in the lease to be delivered.
ACG is known as one of the world’s premier full-service aircraft asset managers with 440 currently owned.
Robert Lewandowski, CEO of ACG said: “With this delivery, we are delighted to complete the purchase and leaseback of two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and the long-term financing through ACG’s Aircraft Financing Solutions program of one Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft with Icelandair”.
Roger Carley, Vice President of Marketing for ACG said: “We look forward to continuing our close and long-standing relationship with the Icelandair Group and working with them on their future financing needs.”
Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandairsaid: “Icelandair is delighted to team up with ACG, a long-lasting business partner, on this transaction.”
“The renewal of our fleet with new eco-efficient airplanes like the Boeing 737 MAX is an important step towards reaching our ambitious goals of reducing the company’s carbon emissions by 50% by 2030”.
With this delivery, Icelandair will receive its 7th 737 MAX. The fleet size of the airline will increase to 37 aircraft.