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BOC AVIATION SIGNS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH QATAR AIRWAYS FOR THREE AIRBUS A350-1000 AIRCRAFT

30 Jun 2026

BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to purchase and leaseback three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to existing customer Qatar Airways (“Qatar”) on long-term operating leases. All aircraft have been delivered to Qatar and are powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

“We are pleased to be financing our first A350-1000 aircraft for Qatar and continuing a partnership that has been built over many years and continues to thrive across all market conditions,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “We deliberately strengthened our liquidity position earlier this year with transactions of this quality in mind and we are delighted to deploy that capacity in support of one of our largest and most valued customers.”

 

About BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a portfolio of 813 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 88 airlines in 46 countries and regions worldwide as at 31 March 2026. 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 Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is the flag carrier of Qatar and operates a modern fleet of approximately 230 aircraft, predominantly widebody types such as the Airbus A350, A380 and Boeing 777/787 families. From its primary hub at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar Airways serves more than 160 destinations across roughly 90 countries, with a strong emphasis on long-haul intercontinental connectivity. As a member of the oneworld alliance, the carrier further enhances its position as one of the world’s leading global network airlines.

 

 

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For more information, please contact:

Timothy ROSS

Tel: +65 6325 9878

Mobile: +65 9837 9873

[email protected]

www.bocaviation.com