LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today the delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 to Southeastern China-based Xiamen Airlines. This aircraft is the last of four new B737-800s, which have been delivered by ILFC to the airline during the current year as part of a long-term lease agreement.
“We are delighted to have delivered four new B737-800s to Xiamen Airlines this year, and look forward to continuing our valuable relationship,” said ILFC’s Senior Vice President and Head of China Peter Chang. “This delivery further demonstrates ILFC’s singular mission in Greater China by providing our airline customers with advanced aircraft fleet solutions that are customized to effectively support their needs in order to meet the region’s robust traffic growth.”
“Xiamen Airlines is very pleased to have accepted four new B737-800s from ILFC in 2013. Our cooperation with ILFC dates back to 1996, and over the last 17 years, we have built a close relationship, which provides great solutions for our airline’s fleet expansion needs,” said Xiamen Airlines President and Chairman Mr. Che, Shang Lun. “We look forward to continuing our work with ILFC in a more creative and extensive way. We also believe that our cooperation has entered into a new era with these brand new aircraft deliveries, and will definitely contribute to advancing Xiamen Airlines’ internationalization plans and its further development.”
The four aircraft have been delivered with CFM engines and the seating configuration comprising 8 business and 162 economy class seats.
About Xiamen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines, based in Southeastern China and established in 1984, operates a flight network comprised of 218 domestic routes, and 26 international and regional routes, offering over 3,200 weekly flights originating from Xiamen/Fuzhou to all major municipalities, provincial capital cities and major tourist destinations across China. Xiamen Airlines is the only Chinese airline, which operates a fleet of solely Boeing aircraft. Currently the airline operates a fleet of 97 aircraft. Xiamen Airlines is full member of the SkyTeam alliance since November 2012. www.xiamenair.com
About ILFC
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) is a global market leader in the leasing and remarketing of commercial aircraft. With nearly 1,000 owned and managed aircraft and commitments to purchase approximately 330 new high-demand, fuel-efficient aircraft, ILFC is the world's largest independent aircraft lessor. ILFC has approximately 200 customers in more than 80 countries and provides part-out and engine leasing services through its subsidiary, AeroTurbine. ILFC operates from offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Beijing, Dublin, Miami, Seattle, and Singapore. ILFC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). www.ilfc.com | Twitter: @ILFCGlobal
About AIG
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 130 countries. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance and retirement services in the United States. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Additional information about AIG can be found at www.aig.com.
