BOC Aviation delivers excellent result in first half of 2017

BOC Aviation has delivered an excellent result in the first half of 2017, earning a net profit after tax of US$240m, up 13% compared with the same period last year. The net book value of aircraft, including assets held for sale, increased 25% compared with the first half of last year, to US$12.1bn, reflecting investment activities since its initial public offering in June 2016. BOC Aviation expects the positive momentum that it has built so far in 2017 will continue for the rest of the year.