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Jackson Square Aviation report 2010 results

Since its formation less than a year ago Jackson Square Aviation (“JSA”), has built a portfolio of 48 aircraft, with a value of $2.2 billion. The company’s fleet consists of 48 narrowbody and widebodyaircraft which deliver through 2012, including 24 A320s, 21 B737-800s, 2 A330-300s and 1 B777-300ER. The average age of the fleet is under one year and the average lease term extends over 10 years through 2021. Every aircraft in JSA’s fleet has a firm lease in place, as JSA’s business model is oriented towards long-term sale/leasebacks.

Highlights of 2010’s successful campaigns include the following transactions:

announced 14 A319/A320 transactions with Air Berlin, Avianca, easyJet, Virgin America and Wizz Air

announced 10 B737-800 transactions with Air Berlin, American Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines

delivering 10 A320s in 2011/2012 to a leading European flag carrier and a leading Latin American LCC

delivering 2 A330s in 2011 to a leading Asian flag carrier

delivering 8 B737-800s in 2011/2012 to two leading Asian flag carriers and one leading European LCC

delivering 1 B777 in 2011 to a leading European flag carrier

pre-delivery payment financing on 10 aircraft delivering through 2012

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