Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has delivered two wide-body aircraft in the past week, continuing a deal-flow involving over ten wide-body aircraft to different buyers and lessees over the past 12 months.
Stratos completed the sale of one A330-300, MSN1338, to an affiliate of DHL – the aircraft was originally operated by Thai International and was acquired speculatively last year without lease on behalf of one of Stratos’ leading European investors.
The aircraft spent the last few months in maintenance works and was flown to Dresden, Germany, for conversion to a freighter.
John McHugh, VP Technical Stratos said: “We are delighted to have delivered this aircraft following extensive rework including engine repairs, landing gears as well as airframe clearance in a highly challenging environment from a supply-chain and MRO availability perspective.”
The second aircraft delivered was a Boeing 777-300ER, MSN39232, to a major carrier in the Middle East in a transition from Cathay Pacific. The aircraft has been operated since new by the Hong Kong flag carrier and was returned as part of a normal lease expiry before transitioning on lease.
Cian O Shea, Marketing Director Stratos said: “This redelivery and transition of a large wide-body aircraft to an existing client of Stratos in a market where airlines are highly sensitive to cabin spec and maintenance condition is a testament to our placement credentials.”
