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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Avolon Delivers Royal Jordanian's First Airbus A320neo
TOULOUSE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has completed the delivery of the first Airbus A320neo in Royal Jordanian's fleet. The delivery was celebrated today at a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse and is the first of eight A320neos to be delivered by Avolon over the next 12 months. Royal Jordanian's first A320neo is configured with a 180 seat all economy layout, designed for customer comfort and efficient operations across its regional network. Future deliveries will feature a variety of cabin configurations, from all economy to premium layouts including lie flat beds on A321neo. The new aircraft will support Royal Jordanian's fleet expansion strategy in key markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, and its transition to new technology aircraft. The A320neo delivers 20% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions compared to previous-generation Airbus narrowbody aircraft, and 50% noise reduction. Royal Jordanian currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft flying to 50 destinations and is planning to grow its fleet to 41 aircraft by 2028. Avolon and Royal Jordanian are long-standing partners and these A320neo family deliveries add to the two Boeing 787-8s Avolon already has on lease to the airline. At 31 March 2025 Avolon had 140 A320neo family aircraft in its fleet, with a further 294 on order. Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Avolon, commented: 'We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Royal Jordanian with this first A320neo delivery. We are proud to play a central role in the airline's fleet expansion plans, leveraging our large orderbook to support Royal Jordanian's future growth. As passenger traffic in the region continues to grow, we look forward to future opportunities to work together.' Samer Majali, Vice Chairman and CEO of Royal Jordanian, commented: 'The delivery of our first A320neo marks a significant milestone in our fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft, with its advanced technology and enhanced fuel efficiency, will enable us to offer improved services to our passengers while reducing our environmental footprint. Configured with all economy seats, this aircraft will serve a number of popular tourist routes, supporting our goal to promote Jordan as a destination of choice. It also reinforces our role as the preferred carrier connecting the Levant with key cities across the Middle East, and Europe, as we continue to position Amman as the region's leading transit hub.' About Avolon Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 141 airlines in 60 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,096 aircraft, as of 31 March 2025.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Avolon Delivers Royal Jordanian's First Airbus A320neo
Delivery is first of 8 A320neos Avolon is leasing to Royal Jordanian Supporting Royal Jordanian's fleet expansion strategy Avolon has an orderbook of 294 A320neo family aircraft TOULOUSE, France, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has completed the delivery of the first Airbus A320neo in Royal Jordanian's fleet. The delivery was celebrated today at a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse and is the first of eight A320neos to be delivered by Avolon over the next 12 months. Royal Jordanian's first A320neo is configured with a 180 seat all economy layout, designed for customer comfort and efficient operations across its regional network. Future deliveries will feature a variety of cabin configurations, from all economy to premium layouts including lie flat beds on A321neo. The new aircraft will support Royal Jordanian's fleet expansion strategy in key markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, and its transition to new technology aircraft. The A320neo delivers 20% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions compared to previous-generation Airbus narrowbody aircraft, and 50% noise reduction. Royal Jordanian currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft flying to 50 destinations and is planning to grow its fleet to 41 aircraft by 2028. Avolon and Royal Jordanian are long-standing partners and these A320neo family deliveries add to the two Boeing 787-8s Avolon already has on lease to the airline. At 31 March 2025 Avolon had 140 A320neo family aircraft in its fleet, with a further 294 on order. Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Avolon, commented: "We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Royal Jordanian with this first A320neo delivery. We are proud to play a central role in the airline's fleet expansion plans, leveraging our large orderbook to support Royal Jordanian's future growth. As passenger traffic in the region continues to grow, we look forward to future opportunities to work together." Samer Majali, Vice Chairman and CEO of Royal Jordanian, commented: "The delivery of our first A320neo marks a significant milestone in our fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft, with its advanced technology and enhanced fuel efficiency, will enable us to offer improved services to our passengers while reducing our environmental footprint. Configured with all economy seats, this aircraft will serve a number of popular tourist routes, supporting our goal to promote Jordan as a destination of choice. It also reinforces our role as the preferred carrier connecting the Levant with key cities across the Middle East, and Europe, as we continue to position Amman as the region's leading transit hub." About Avolon Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 141 airlines in 60 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,096 aircraft, as of 31 March 2025. View source version on Contacts David Breen / Darragh CrowleyAvolon Investor Relationsir@ T: +353 1 231 5800 Douglas KeatingeAvolon Head of Communicationsdkeatinge@ T: +353 86 037 4163 Sign in to access your portfolio
The 42
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Kerry overcome slow start to beat Roscommon by 10 points
Kerry 3-18 Roscommon 0-17 KERRY, AS EXPECTED, eased to a 10-point win in this Group 2 opener in Killarney, though the hosts needed three second-half goals after a stuttering start to shake off a resolute Roscommon side that might feel hard done by with the margin of defeat. Having trailed by five points at half time, 0-11 to 0-6, Roscommon were still just five off the pace after 49 minutes as Kerry failed to shake off their first half lethargy in those early second half minutes. Indeed, it took the home side almost 12 minutes of the second period to get their first score, from David Clifford, but when the same player goaled on 50 minutes to make it 1-13 to 0-8, there was a strong sense that the game was won right there. Paul Geaney and Gavin White followed up with further goals within the next 10 minutes and that was that. A combination of temperatures in the mid-20s and the lack of jeopardy that will see three of the four teams in each group advance contributed to only 6,814 showing up in Fitzgerald Stadium for an engaging contest, but one that lacked Championship bite. Kerry had Diarmuid O'Connor back in midfield after a two-month absence, but it was Paudie Clifford's non-appearance due to a muscle issue that blunted the hosts' incisiveness and cutting-edge for a lot of the game. Roscommon took the lead in the first minute through Ronan Daly's point, and four minutes later Brian Stack doubled their lead. Advertisement Kerry were back to parity by the ninth minute through Paul Geaney's 'mark' and a Diarmuid O'Connor point. Sean O'Shea evades David Murray. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO Keith Doyle kicked Roscommon back into the lead after 12 minutes, but Kerry were back in front two minutes later when Clifford converted a two-point free from the sideline. Eddie Nolan and Joe O'Connor traded points, and Ben O'Carroll levelled it at 0-5 apiece in the 25th minute. Sean O'Shea converted a two-point free, and though Daire Cregg's 27th minute point halved the deficit, Diarmuid O'Connor and Joe O'Connor raised white flags and then a breach of the three-up rule by Roscommon presented O'Shea with another two-point free, which he converted to see Kerry lead 0-11 to 0-6 half time lead. The sides exchanged two points apiece in the 15 minutes after the restart before Clifford cut through the Roscommon defence to score the game's first goal to make it 1-13 to 0-8. Kerry added two more points before O'Shea and Paul Geaney played a slick one-two for the latter to tap in a goal on 54 minutes as the Kingdom went 2-15 to 0-8 clear. Goal No 3 arrived on the hour mark with White palming Geaney's inviting pass, and though Roscommon finished with two-point scores from Daly, Conor Cox and Diarmuid Murtagh, Kerry thoughts were already turned to a rematch with Cork in a fortnight in what should surely be a tough test of the Kingdom's credentials. Roscommon host Meath the same weekend. Scorers for Kerry: S O'Shea 0-7 (2 2ptf, 1f), D Clifford 1-3 (2ptf), P Geaney 1-1 (0-1 m), G White 1-0, D O'Connor 0-2, J O'Connor 0-2, T Brosnan 0-1, S Ryan 0-1 ('45'), B O Beaglaoich 0-1 Scorers for Roscommon: R Daly 0-3 (2p), C Cox 0-3 (2p, 1f), D Murtagh 0-3 (2p), B O'Carroll 0-2, C Murtagh 0-2 (f), B Stack 0-1, E Nolan 0-1, K Doyle 0-1, D Cregg 0-1 Kerry: Shane Ryan, Dylan Casey, Jason Foley, Tom O'Sullivan, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Mike Breen, Gavin White, Diarmuid O'Connor, Barry 'Dan' O'Sullivan, Joe O'Connor, Seán O'Shea, Micheál Burns, David Clifford, Paul Geaney, Dylan Geaney Subs: Tony Brosnan for D Geaney (47), Graham O'Sullivan for M Burns (47), Killian Spillane for D Clifford (61), Tadhg Morley for B O Beaglaoich (62), Mark O'Shea for B D O'Sullivan (62) Roscommon: Conor Carroll; Niall Higgins, Brian Stack, David Murray; Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly, John McManus; Eddie Nolan, Keith Doyle; Dylan Ruane, Enda Smith, Conor Hand; Daire Cregg, Ben O'Carroll, Ciaran Murtagh. Subs: Diarmuid Murtagh for K Doyle (42), Tim Lambe for D Ruane (52), Shane Killoran for E Smith (55), Ciaran Lennon for S Lambe (55), Conor Cox for C Hand (57) Ref: D Coldrick (Meath)
Irish Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Kerry put away Roscommon with three-goal scoring spree in second half
All-Ireland SFC: Kerry 3-18 Roscommon 0-17 A 10-point win is a 10-point win in any money, but Kerry packed this victory, more or less, into a 10-minute window in the second half when David Clifford, Paul Geaney and Gavin White raised green flags to catapult their side from a five-point lead into a 14-point one. That is the long and the short of this Group 2 opener, played under tar-melting temperatures in front of a paltry 6,814 spectators in Fitzgerald Stadium. Having been somewhat flattered to lead by five at the interval having played with a stiff breeze in Killarney, Kerry needed Clifford's 50th-minute goal to kill off the Roscommon resistance and start to put the game beyond the visitors. Kerry had Diarmuid O'Connor back in midfield after a two-month absence – and he marked his return with two points in a solid performance – but Paudie Clifford's absence was more keenly felt by a Kerry side that seemed to lack energy for much of the first half. READ MORE Roscommon took the lead in the first minute through Ronan Daly's point, and four minutes later Brian Stack doubled their lead, and the seven changes manager Davy Burke made from the team that were beaten by Galway seemed to have the desired effect. Kerry were back to parity by the ninth minute through Paul Geaney's mark and a Diarmuid O'Connor point, but Keith Doyle kicked Roscommon back into the lead after 12 minutes. Kerry were back in front two minutes later when Clifford converted a two-point free on the sideline. Then Eddie Nolan and Joe O'Connor traded points, and Ben O'Carroll levelled it at 0-5 apiece in the 25th minute. Seán O'Shea converted a two-point free, and though Daire Cregg's 27th-minute point halved the deficit, Diarmuid O'Connor and Joe O'Connor raised white flags and then a breach of the three-up rule by Roscommon presented O'Shea with another two-point free, which he converted to see Kerry take a 0-11 to 0-6 half-time lead. Kerry's Joe O'Connor is challenged by Keith Doyle of Roscommon during the game in Killarney. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho The sides exchanged two points apiece in the 15 minutes after the restart before Clifford cut through the Roscommon defence to score the game's first goal to make it 1-13 to 0-8. Kerry added two more points before O'Shea and Paul Geaney played a slick one-two for the latter to tap in a goal on 54 minutes as the Kingdom went 2-15 to 0-8 clear. Kerry's third goal arrived on the hour mark with White palming Paul Geaney's inviting pass, and though Roscommon finished with two-point scores from Daly, Conor Cox and Diarmuid Murtagh, this was as elementary a win for Kerry as was expected. Kerry now prepare for a rematch with Cork in a fortnight back in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, while Roscommon host Meath the same weekend in Dr Hyde Park. KERRY: Shane Ryan (0-0-1, 45); Dylan Casey, Jason Foley, Tom O'Sullivan; Brian Ó Beaglaoich (0-0-1), Mike Breen, Gavin White (1-0-0); Diarmuid O'Connor (0-0-2), Barry 'Dan' O'Sullivan; Joe O'Connor (0-0-2), Seán O'Shea (0-2-3, 2 tpf, 1f), Micheál Burns; David Clifford (1-1-1, tpf), Paul Geaney (1-0-1, 1m), Dylan Geaney. Subs: Tony Brosnan (0-0-1) for D Geaney, Graham O'Sullivan for M Burns (both 47 mins); Killian Spillane for D Clifford (61); Tadhg Morley for B Ó Beaglaoich, Mark O'Shea for B D O'Sullivan (both 62). ROSCOMMON: Conor Carroll; Niall Higgins, Brian Stack (0-0-1), David Murray; Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly (0-1-1), John McManus; Eddie Nolan (0-0-1), Keith Doyle (0-0-1); Dylan Ruane, Enda Smith, Conor Hand; Daire Cregg (0-0-1), Ben O'Carroll (0-0-2), Ciaráin Murtagh (0-0-2, 1f). Subs: Diarmuid Murtagh (0-1-1) for K Doyle (42 mins); Tim Lambe for D Ruane (52); Shane Killoran for E Smith, Ciaran Lennon for S Lambe (both 55 mins); Conor Cox (0-1-1, 1f) for C Hand (57). Referee: D Coldrick (Meath).
RTÉ News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Kerry take their time to settle but ease past Roscommon
They took a while to get going, but Kerry got their All-Ireland group stage off to a flying start with a convincing 10-point win as David Clifford top-scored for the Kingdom with 1-03. Kerry eventually pulled away in the final quarter in a sun-drenched Killarney after both sides had been level on three separate occasions in the opening half in front of 6,814 in attendance at Fitzgerald Stadium. After what was truth, in truth, a lacklustre, pedestrian-like opening half it was the Kingdom who held a five-point lead - 0-11 to 0-06 - at half time, albeit boosted by a swirling breeze, before goals from David Clifford, Paul Geaney, and Gavin White helped Kerry eventually ease into a fairly comfortable win. Clifford top-scored with 1-03, in a game that didn't really get going until the last 20 minutes with Kerry's substitutes seemingly making a significant difference. Roscommon, who made seven changes to their loss to Galway in the Connacht semi-final a month ago, got off to the better start and were two up inside four minutes against a complacent-looking Kerry side. Rossies' full-back Brian Stack scored his side's second point, but, in truth, should have raised the game's first green flag with the St Brigid's man finding himself in space in front of the Kerry goal thanks to a superb Keith Doyle pass over the Kingdom defence. It was, however, the unlikeliest of defensive heroes for Kerry, David Clifford who did enough to force Stack to put the ball over the bar, much to the delight of Shane Ryan. Points from Diarmuid O'Connor – his first of two in the opening half – and Paul Geaney had both sides level by the ninth minute. One of the scores of the game came just shy of the 23rd minute mark. Hard-working Micheál Burns was the producer, David Clifford the creator, Joe O'Connor the finisher from a tight angle. A minute later the sides were level for the third time as Ben O'Carroll pointed well from out wide. Kerry scored six of the half's last seven points to take the comfortable-looking five-point lead into the break. Jack O'Connor's side, who made two changes to the team that defeated Clare in the Munster final two weeks previously with Shane Ryan returning from injury in goals and Diarmuid in for Tony Brosnan, started the second half slow but were a much-improved side as the game went on. Kerry got their first score of the second half in the 46th minute when Clifford tapped over from inside the small D. From here, the Kingdom completely upped the tempo, and boosted by the introduction of playmaker Tony Brosnan, and Graham O'Sullivan in the 49th minute, Jack O'Connor's men scored 2-3 without response in the space of six minutes to open up a 13-point lead heading into the final 15 minutes. Brian Ó Beaglaoich had made easing pickings of the Roscommon defence with a superb run before finding David Clifford for Kerry's first game. The Kingdom never looked back from here on in. By the time Paul Geaney found the net, it was Kerry's game to lose. Kerry were a class apart in the final quarter and when Gavin White scored his side's third goal with five minutes to go, it was a 14-point game. Late two-pointers from substitutes Conor Cox and Diarmuid Murtagh made the scoreboard an easier reading for the Roscommon faithful, but Kerry were well-worth their win, despite a less than impressive overall performance. Roscommon face Leinster runners-up Meath in Moffatt Dr Hyde Park in two weeks' time while Kerry face a trip to SuperValu Páiric Uí Chaoimh to take on Cork. Kerry: Shane Ryan (0-01 '45); Dylan Casey, Jason Foley, Tom O'Sullivan; Brian Ó Beaglaoich (0-01), Mike Breen, Gavin White (1-00); Diarmuid O'Connor (0-02), Barry Dan O'Sullivan; Joe O'Connor (0-02), Seán O'Shea (0-07, 2tpf, 1f), Micheál Burns; David Clifford (1-03, 1tpf), Paul Geaney (1-01, 0-01m), Dylan Geaney. Subs: Tony Brosnan (0-01) for Geaney, Graham O'Sullivan for Burns (both 49), Killian Spillane for Clifford (62), Tadhg Morley for Ó Beaglaoich, Mark O'Shea for O'Sullivan (both 63) Roscommon: Conor Carroll; Niall Higgins, Brian Stack (0-01), David Murray; Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly (0-03, 1tp), John McManus; Eddie Nolan (0-01), Keith Doyle (0-01); Dylan Ruane, Enda Smith, Conor Hand; Daire Cregg (0-01), Ben O'Carroll (0-02), Ciaráin Murtagh (0-02, 1f) Subs: Diarmuid Murtagh (0-03, 1tp) for Doyle (42), Colm Neary for Ruane (52), Shane Killoran for Smith Ciarán Lennon for Lambe (both 55), Conor Cox (0-03, 1tp, 0-1f) for Hand (58)
