BOC Aviation signs new deals with STARLUX and Qatar Airways

BOC Aviation announced it has agreed to purchase and leaseback three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to existing customer Qatar Airways on long-term operating leases. All aircraft have been delivered to Qatar and are powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. “We are pleased to be financing our first A350-1000 aircraft for Qatar and continuing a partnership that has been built over many years and continues to thrive across all market conditions,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “We deliberately strengthened our liquidity position earlier this year with transactions of this quality in mind and we are delighted to deploy that capacity in support of one of our largest and most valued customers.” BOC Aviation also announced it has placed eight Airbus A321NEO aircraft from the Company’s orderbook with STARLUX Airlines. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled to deliver from 2028. “We are delighted to be supporting Taiwan’s newest international airline with this landmark transaction for eight latest technology aircraft,” said Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer, BOC Aviation. “The A321NEOs that will be delivered to STARLUX from 2028 are amongst the most fuel-efficient aircraft in production and should demonstrate their versatility in supporting the airline’s regional network growth.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]