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Aug 27, 2014 (newstodate): Chinese capital is increasing finding its way into the global aircraft leasing business.
-This summer, Chinese investors have been particularly active in issuing announcements about new deals illustrating their growing ambitions in the aviation industry, says Tadas Goberis, AviaAM Leasing CEO.
-For instance, China's largest domestic aircraft lessor ICBC Financial Leasing has announced a doubling of its fleet by delivering over 300 aircraft to various customers by 2017. Hong Kong Aviation Capital Co. has already aired intentions of placing orders for 70 Airbus aircraft and another Chinese lessor, BOC Aviation has just announced its order for a total of 80 Boeing 737 aircraft.
-The success in China's own air travel industry has opened new opportunities for Chinese leasing companies and investors wishing to expand their presence in the leasing segment, and these opportunities are being backed by the Chinese authoritiess says Mr Goberis.
Recently, the Irish AWAS has announced the sale of its 100 aircraft portfolio, and Hong Kong Aviation Capital Co. and Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. are allegedly amongst the main bidders for the deal.
-This summer, Chinese investors have been particularly active in issuing announcements about new deals illustrating their growing ambitions in the aviation industry, says Tadas Goberis, AviaAM Leasing CEO.
-For instance, China's largest domestic aircraft lessor ICBC Financial Leasing has announced a doubling of its fleet by delivering over 300 aircraft to various customers by 2017. Hong Kong Aviation Capital Co. has already aired intentions of placing orders for 70 Airbus aircraft and another Chinese lessor, BOC Aviation has just announced its order for a total of 80 Boeing 737 aircraft.
-The success in China's own air travel industry has opened new opportunities for Chinese leasing companies and investors wishing to expand their presence in the leasing segment, and these opportunities are being backed by the Chinese authoritiess says Mr Goberis.
Recently, the Irish AWAS has announced the sale of its 100 aircraft portfolio, and Hong Kong Aviation Capital Co. and Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. are allegedly amongst the main bidders for the deal.