Surf Air Mobility Accepts Delivery of Initial Four Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft in Fleet Order from Textron Aviation
05 Dezember 2024 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air”), a leading
regional air mobility platform, announced today it has taken
delivery of four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft from
Textron Aviation. These four aircraft are the first deliveries of
Surf Air’s previously announced fleet order with Textron Aviation.
Surf Air is financing two of these aircraft through operating
leases with ITC-AeroLeasing, Inc., an existing aircraft financing
partner for Surf Air and a leading independent Japanese aircraft
leasing and sales company serving the international general and
business aviation communities.
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One of Surf Air's new Cessna Grand
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Surf Air and Textron Aviation recently held a delivery event at
Textron Aviation’s manufacturing facility in Independence, Kansas,
to celebrate the first deliveries.
“We’re excited to immediately deploy these first four Grand
Caravans onto our network to further enhance the profitability of
our airline operations,” said Deanna White, CEO of Surf Air
Mobility. “With our fleet order with Textron Aviation, we’re
continuing to deliver on our Transformation Plan as every new
Caravan will increase our operational efficiency and provide an
even better experience for our passengers.”
As the largest commuter airline in the U.S. by scheduled
departures and one of the largest passenger operators of Caravans
in the U.S., Surf Air plans to use its fleet order to renew its
existing fleet, bolster its existing network, and launch new routes
in regions across the country.
“We’re excited to partner with Surf Air Mobility to finance the
initial deliveries of their Cessna Caravan fleet, and we believe in
Surf Air’s leadership team and their ability to profitably grow
their footprint with these new aircraft,” said Mirika Nakayama, CEO
of ITC-AeroLeasing, Inc.
Surf Air is developing proprietary electrified powertrain
technology for the Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft and has an
exclusive relationship with Textron Aviation, in which Textron
Aviation will support Surf Air’s development of an electrified
Cessna Grand Caravan. Surf Air intends to upgrade its own fleet to
electrified powertrains, as well as offer the technology to
third-party passenger and cargo Caravan operators.
Surf Air Mobility is the parent company of three air travel
brands: Surf Air, Southern Airways and Mokulele Airlines.
About Surf Air Mobility
Surf Air Mobility is a Los Angeles-based regional air mobility
platform and the largest commuter airline in the U.S. by scheduled
departures as well as the largest passenger operator of Cessna
Caravans in the U.S. In addition to its airline operations, Surf
Air Mobility is currently developing an AI powered airline software
operating system and is working toward certification of electric
powertrain technology. Surf Air Mobility plans to offer our
technology solutions to the entire regional air mobility industry
to improve safety, efficiency, profitability and reduce
emissions.
About ITC-AeroLeasing, Inc. (“ITC”)
ITC is a Tokyo-based leasing company founded in 1985. It is
Japan’s leading independent leasing company with a focus on
socially responsible investments. ITC has been financing essential
air service missions worldwide since 2011. Its current fleet
comprises around 70 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft from various
manufacturers, including a diverse range of Textron products.
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