Stratos, an aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, has announced the delivery of an Airbus A330-200 on a long-term operating lease to Iberia, Spain's largest airline and a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG). The aircraft (MSN 1319), owned by a US-based investor, was recovered from Virgin Australia and transitioned to Iberia. It will be utilised by Level, IAG's low-cost brand based in Barcelona.
Camille Pousseur, Marketing Director at Stratos, stated, “This aircraft presented a significant challenge for our technical team, but it has once again demonstrated Stratos' capability to manage highly complex projects and deliver profitable outcomes for our clients—both investors and airlines. We are delighted to welcome Iberia as a new airline partner.”
Founded in 2013, Stratos is a top-ten aircraft asset manager and a leading independent aircraft investment specialist. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including acquisition, re-marketing, servicing, advisory, and capital raising, to airlines, lenders, and investors in large commercial aircraft.
To date, Stratos has placed and sourced over 200 new and used aircraft, valued at more than US$7 billion, and raised or traded US$4.2 billion in aircraft-backed debt. The company currently manages a fleet of 61 aircraft with a total value exceeding US$3 billion.
