LOS ANGELES, October 7, 2014 - Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced two additional twelve-year lease agreements with EVA Air (Taiwan) for new Boeing 777-300ER widebody aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2016 and 2017 from ALC’s order book with Boeing. With this latest contract, EVA has now leased four new Boeing 777-300ERs from ALC.
“ALC continues to help expand EVA Air’s long haul fleet with the lease of these two Boeing 777-300ERs,” said Chi Yan, Vice President of Air Lease Corporation. “EVA Air is a significant customer for ALC in the Asia Pacific region, and these additional lease placements underline our commitment to EVA’s growth plans.”
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About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world. ALC and its team of dedicated and experienced professionals are principally engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions. For more information, visit ALC's website at www.airleasecorp.com.
About EVA Airways Corporation (EVA Air)
EVA Air, a premier international airline based in Taiwan, was established in 1989 and has become a Star Alliance member since June 2013. EVA Air is a modern network airline operating scheduled international passenger flights and cargo services to Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. For more information, visit EVA Air’s website at www.evaair.com.
Press Release - October 7, 2014
Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Two Additional New Boeing 777-300ERs with EVA Air