Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has successfully completed the novation (the substitution of a new contract in place of an old one) of two YoM 2008 Embraer E190AR aircraft on long-term operating lease to Airlink (Pty) Limited. These assets are part of TrueNoord’s recent portfolio acquisition of ten aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), which brings new lessee airlines from the United States and Canada, as well as Airlink from South Africa, into the business.
The aircraft, which are based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, fly domestic routes across South Africa and to international destinations within Southern Africa. Maarten Grift, Sales Manager – Africa, Middle East and CIS at TrueNoord, comments, “Airlink has been connecting Africa for over 30 years. Operating the Continent’s largest fleet of Embraer aircraft, they continue to expand their route network to new destinations spanning regional capitals, smaller communities and major cities. An established airline with a solid reputation for reliability, punctuality and customer service, TrueNoord is proud to welcome Airlink as a new customer and we look forward to supporting their future growth as air travel in Africa continues to strengthen.”
Rodger Foster, CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, comments, “TrueNoord is a highly knowledgeable and experienced lessor with solid financial backing. We are very pleased to have them as a new business partner as we continue on our journey as South Africa’s leading regional airline. We are committed to optimising regional air transportation by providing exceptional quality service to all our customers and setting benchmarks in safety, on-time performance and reliability.”