Strategic investment reinforces AviLease’s ability to deliver fuel-efficient aircraft
This strategic investment equips AviLease, to deliver newest generation, fuel‑efficient fleet solutions to its global customer base, in passenger and cargo segments, while contributing to the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s aviation ecosystem.
The agreement was signed during the first hours of the Paris Air Show by Edward O’Byrne, AviLease’s CEO, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, in the presence of HE Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Transport and Logistics; HE Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, President, General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA); Yazeed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Humied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments, Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Fahad Bin Abdulrahman Al-Saif, Head of the Global Capital Finance Division, Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Chairman, AviLease.
Two major deals
“In less than two months, AviLease has signed two major deals, reflecting its long-term ambition to become a top 10 global player in aircraft leasing and to strengthen its position as a national champion,” explained AlSaif.
“The addition of these latest generation aircraft enhances our ability to offer modern, fuel-efficient fleet solutions to our airline partners in Saudi Arabia and around the world,” stated O’Byrne.
“This dual order reinforces AviLease’s credentials as a leading lessor, and it demonstrates the broad appeal of our products among lessors and their airline customers,” remarked Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP, Sales of Commercial Aircraft Business.
Last month, AviLease announced an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, adding to the existing portfolio of 200 aircraft on lease to 48 airlines globally, as on 31 March 2025.
