CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., has completed a sale transaction for two Airbus A330-200 aircraft with National Airlines (National).
The Florida-based cargo and passenger charter services operator received delivery of the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine-powered aircraft in July and November 2024. The company plans to utilise the wide-body aircraft to provide charter transportation services.
Christopher Alf, Chairman of National Airlines, commented, “We are extremely grateful to CDB Aviation for partnering with us on this aircraft purchase. The addition of these two A330-200 aircraft to National’s fleet emphasises our commitment to providing world-class service to our customers, as we enhance our passenger experience. These new aircraft will not only lead to a more efficient and wider operational range, but also equip us better to meet the growing demand for exclusive, highly customised and personalised charter travel requests from customers across the globe.”
National Airlines, a U.S. FAA-certificated Part 121 air carrier, operates a fleet of nine B747-400 freighters and four passenger aircraft, including the A330-300, A330-200, and B757-200. The company provides on-demand commercial cargo and passenger charters to over 450 airports globally. Offering tailored air cargo services, National Airlines supports industries such as defence, automotive, energy, fashion, pharmaceuticals and oil and gas. Its worldwide operations are coordinated from offices and hubs in the U.S., Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
