Press Release
BOC AVIATION PLACES TWO AIRBUS A320NEO AIRCRAFT WITH NEW CUSTOMER NOUVELAIR
20 Sep 2024
BOC Aviation is pleased to announce 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, emphasized: "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 modernization 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.”
About BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a fleet of 680 aircraft owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 93 airlines in 47 countries and regions worldwide as at 30 June 2024. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx code: 2588) and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. For more information, visit www.bocaviation.com.
About Nouvelair
Established in 1989, Nouvelair is Tunisia's first private airline. Operating from three major international airports in Tunisia—Tunis, Monastir, and Djerba—it connects passengers to over 40 regular destinations across three continents.
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