GE Capital Aviation Services Delivers Three New Boeing 777-300ERs to China Airlines
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GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, recently announced delivery of three new Boeing 777-300ERs to China Airlines to expand the airline’s fleet.
"China Airlines is very pleased to receive its third new 777-300ER from GECAS," said Huang-Hsiang Sun, chairman of China Airlines. "As we continue the addition of our new 777 aircraft, we will further strengthen our competitiveness and enhance our overall product offering."
A fourth aircraft is scheduled for delivery in January 2015. All four are part of GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing.
About China Airlines
Founded in 1959, China Airlines is Taiwan’s largest airline with a fleet of 91 aircraft and more than 11,000 employees worldwide. As one of SkyTeam airline alliance’s 20 members, China Airlines offers passengers access to an extensive global network of more than 16,000 daily flights to 1,052 destinations in 177 countries. China Airlines has been named the "Best Airline in North Asia" by U.S.-based Global Traveler magazine. As part of the introduction of the 777-300ER fleet, China Airlines will launch next-generation services in 2014 to continue promoting superior aviation safety as well as ecofriendly, innovative and attentive services that provide travelers with the perfect travel experience.
About GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
GECAS, the U.S. and Irish commercial aircraft financing and leasing business of GE, has a fleet of approximately 1,600 owned and serviced aircraft with 230 customers. With 40+ years of industry experience, GECAS is recognized as the pre-eminent airline leasing company in the world, offering a wide range of aircraft types and financing options, including operating leases and secured debt financing. GECAS also provides an ever expanding array of productivity solutions including spare engine leasing, aviation consulting services, and spare parts financing and management. GECAS, a unit of GE Capital, has offices in 23 cities around the world, and services customers in 75+ countries.
