Chinese company named “2015 Aircraft Lessor of the Year”

HONG KONG – China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has received the “Aircraft Lessor of the Year” award, at the Global Transport Finance (GTF) 2015 Annual Gala Awards Ceremony held in London, in recognition of its expertise in delivering outstanding services and providing effective financing solutions to a diverse range of customers.

The GTF Annual Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner is one of the most renowned and prestigious annual events in the global transportation industry. The awards recognize and reward the outstanding commitment and support to the global transport finance industry by the industry participants and professional parties in the aviation, airports, railways, shipping, seaports and logistics sectors. CALC is the only aircraft leasing company to have received the “Aircraft Lessor of the Year” award this year.

“We are honored to be named the GTF’s “Aircraft Lessor of the Year” 2015. CALC has gained recognitions from the global transport finance community after years of effort we’ve invested in, and the long-term commitment we made to the aviation industry,” Mr. Chen Shuang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CALC said, “Thanks to the dedicated work of our talented and professional team, CALC has realized our globalization strategy in 2015, and was able to tailor fleet management and aviation finance solutions for our customers in the domestic market as well as in the international market, with an aim to enhance the airlines’ operating flexibility and capital management efficiency at different stages of their development.”

CALC has elected the “Aircraft Lessor of the Year” for its pioneering position in the aviation finance sector. The Group is the Asian first listed aircraft lessor and is known for its unique vertical integration business model which provides airlines with total aircraft life-cycle solutions. CALC has an Airbus orderbook of 140 aircraft. To date, the lessor has delivered 60 aircraft to its airlines customers in Asia and Europe with its efficient delivery and placement capabilities in the global market. The lessor has also developed its diversified global financing channels backing its overseas development. Its financiers, to name a few, include European export credit agencies, the Export-Import Bank of China and the state-owned commercial banks, as well as the Korea Development Bank.

“Receiving this recognition is a great encouragement and motivation to CALC. As a full-value chain aircraft solution provider, we will continue to utilize our expertise to create innovative, value-added fleet management solutions for airlines worldwide, and to actively participate in the future development of the global aviation finance sector,” Ms. Winnie Liu, CALC’s Executive Vice President said.

Mr Christian Mc Cormick, Managing Director – Finance of CALC added, “Winning the award has had a very positive impact on CALC. This demonstrates that CALC’s efforts and influence are once again widely acknowledged by the international airlines and financial institutions which would definitely fuel our growth strategies in the international market.”