DUBLIN, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V.
("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) today announced that it has signed
agreements with Spirit Airlines for the lease of 20 new Airbus
A320neo Family aircraft. All twenty aircraft are scheduled to begin
delivery in 2022 with deliveries continuing through 2023 and
2024.
"This is a significant transaction for AerCap with one of the
most successful low-cost carriers in aviation. We are delighted to
add 20 aircraft to our already substantial business with Spirit,"
said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. "The Airbus A320neo Family will
help Spirit grow their fleet in an economical way while advancing
its commitment to maintain a highly competitive, fuel-efficient
fleet of aircraft equipped with engines that have lower carbon
emissions than previous-generation engines. We wish to thank
Ted Christie, Scott Haralson and Simon
Gore for the confidence they have placed in the AerCap team
and we very much look forward to working with them as these
aircraft deliver."
"We are excited to further our longstanding, strategic
partnership with AerCap. These 20 new aircraft help us achieve our
previously announced capacity plans for 2022 and 2023, and our
targeted growth in 2024, as we continue our mission of delivering
More Go and providing the best value in the sky," said Simon Gore, VP and Treasurer of Spirit
Airlines.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing. AerCap serves
approximately 200 customers in approximately 80 countries with
comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange (AER) and has its headquarters in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Los Angeles, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu
Dhabi, Seattle and
Toulouse.
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the
best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable
travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our
Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat
assignments and refreshments — something we call Á La
Smarte®. We make it possible for our Guests to venture
further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit
Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in
the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back
and improving those communities. Come save with us at
spirit.com.
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associated responses to: the Covid-19 pandemic; our ability to
consummate the proposed GECAS transaction; our ability to obtain
requisite regulatory approval and the satisfaction of other
conditions to the consummation of the proposed GECAS transaction;
our ability to successfully integrate GECAS' operations and
employees and realize anticipated synergies and cost savings; and
the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the
proposed GECAS transaction on relationships, including with
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