CDB Aviation buying 50 737 MAX-8s

The board of directors of China Development Bank Financial Leasing announced that it is buying 50 Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft. Financial details were not disclosed. The company said the purchase was “in line with the company’s strategies and in order to optimise the fleet structure and increase the proportion of next-generation aircraft with advanced technologies, high fuel efficiency and wide market penetration”. The company expects to take delivery of the aircraft under the Transaction between 2028 and 2031. The sale is a boon for Boeing which is facing a strike by workers at its factory in Washington state. BOC Aviation places new A320NEOs with Nouvelair BOC Aviation announced the placement of two Airbus A320NEO aircraft with new customer, Tunisia’s first private airline, Nouvelair. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are scheduled for delivery this year. “We are excited to welcome Nouvelair as a new customer as we build out our exposure to the rapidly-growing North African aviation market,” said Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer (Europe, Americas & Africa). “These latest technology aircraft will provide a significant boost to the modernity and operating efficiency of Nouvelair’s fleet as it develops further scale.” Chokri Zarrad, General Manager of Nouvelair, said: “We are enthusiastic about this collaboration with BOC Aviation and look forward to a long-term partnership. Adding our first environment friendly A320NEO to our fleet is part of our modernisation strategy. We will reach a total of 15 aircraft by the third quarter of 2024. Our aim is to meet the growing expectations of our passengers regarding comfort and environmental sustainability, while maintaining the efficiency that has contributed to Nouvelair’s success. The Airbus A320NEO, with its technological advancements, enables reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]