ACIA Aero Leasing delivers first of two ATR72-600s to Emerald Airlines
ACIA Aero Leasing delivers first of two ATR72-600s to Emerald Airlines, expanding its fleet to 20 aircraft and strengthening operational reliability.
DUBLIN, IRELAND – ACIA Aero Leasing ('ACIA'), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services and solutions, announced the delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 passenger aircraft in 72-seat layout on lease to Emerald Airlines, the exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services.
With the addition of these two aircraft, Emerald Airlines will operate a total of 20 ATR72-600s.
'We are continuing to strengthen our customer footprint and are delighted to welcome Emerald Airlines as a new lessee for ACIA. Emerald Airlines have grown steadily over the last few years and we are proud to add them to the ACIA family,' stated Mick Mooney, ACIA's Chief Executive Officer.
Commenting on the announcement, Richard Spencer, Chief Operations Officer at Emerald Airlines said: 'The delivery of the first aircraft under this contract, which will join our Dublin-based fleet, will continue to enhance the resilience and reliability of our operations. As we continue to expand our service offerings across our route network, we look forward to building a strong and successful partnership with ACIA Aero Leasing.'
Based on data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) Trends Report for 2024, Emerald Airlines was named the most punctual airline in the UK, 2024.
ACIA Aero Leasing ('ACIA'), a subsidiary of ACIA Aero Capital ('ACIA Group'), is a leading regional aircraft lessor headquartered in Ireland, with offices located in France, The United Kingdom and South Africa. ACIA was established in 2004. ACIA manages a portfolio of nearly 70 regional passenger and freighter aircraft on lease to operators in more than 22 countries globally. Through its strategic partnerships, ACIA provides airlines with turnkey leasing solutions from dry leasing through to charter operations.
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