Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, has delivered one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on long-term lease to Air France. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Turbofan engines, is part of a multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air France. This delivery marks ACG’s first lease agreement with an airline to include sustainability-linked key performance indicators (KPIs).
“We are honoured to support our long-time customer Air France with their fleet transformation and the financing of this next-generation wide-body aircraft. This transaction marks ACG’s inaugural lease agreement with an airline to include sustainability-linked KPIs,” said Marine Benoit, Vice President, Marketing at ACG.
Air France, founded in 1933, is the flag carrier of France and a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group. Headquartered in Tremblay-en-France, it operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services to over 200 destinations across the globe. Air France is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance and is known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability and premium customer service.
ACG specialises in commercial aircraft leasing and aviation finance, offering tailored aircraft asset management solutions to meet its customers’ fleet management needs. The inclusion of sustainability-linked KPIs in this lease underscores ACG’s dedication to supporting environmental responsibility in the aviation sector.
This partnership is expected to further Air France’s ongoing fleet renewal programme, which aims to enhance operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
