SHANNON, Ireland, April 22, 2015 -- GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, today announced delivery of a new leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Hainan Airlines to expand the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft is part of GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing.
Hainan Airlines is a longstanding GECAS customer and is the largest private airline in the People's Republic of China. It operates a fleet of more than 160 aircraft to more than 90 destinations.
About GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
GECAS is the U.S. and Irish commercial aircraft financing and leasing business of GE. It is the global leader in aircraft financing, offering the widest range of aircraft types from helicopters to narrow and wide body jets, and financing options including operating leases and secured debt financing. With 40+ years of industry experience, GECAS currently leases more than 1,570 aircraft to over 235 customers in 75 countries and also provides productivity solutions including spare engine leasing, aviation consulting services, and spare parts financing and management. A unit of GE Capital, GECAS stays close to its customers with offices in 24 cities around the world. (www.GECAS.com)
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Dan Whitney
GE Capital Aviation Services
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