Manufacturing Industry

Virgin Atlantic to lease 10 new Airbus A330s from AerCap

Airline Industry Information, June 22, 2009

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

Virgin Atlantic Airways has signed a letter of intent with AerCap Holdings NV (NYSE:AER) for the purchase and leaseback of six aircraft, the Dutch-based aviation company said today.

The proposed deal covers six Airbus A330-300s that Virgin Atlantic has on order with Airbus.

AerCap will also lease four additional Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Virgin Atlantic.

No financial details were announced.

All aircraft will be leased for 12-year terms. Deliveries are scheduled for 2011 and 2012.

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