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Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320

Colorful Guizhou Airlines receives Airbus A320neo with new cabin design

CDB Aviation has delivered an Airbus A320-251N to Colorful Guizhou Airlines, marking the introduction of the carrier’s new cabin design, Head of Version by Colorful Guizhou Airlines. The upgraded cabin aims to enhance passenger comfort and provide an improved onboard experience. The delivery ceremony took place in Toulouse, France, on February 27, 2025, with CDB […]

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CDB Aviation completes sale transaction for two A330-200s with National Airlines

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

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China Development Bank orders 80 A320neo jets Airbus

China Development Bank orders 80 Airbus A320neo jets

China Development Bank Financial Leasing has announced that it will acquire 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for between 2030 and 2032. This substantial order aims to optimise the fleet structure of the bank’s aviation unit and enhance the proportion of next-generation aircraft, which are known for their high fuel efficiency and broad market

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MNG Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-300 P2F from CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation delivers Airbus A330-300 P2F to MNG Airlines

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has announced the delivery of an Airbus A330-300 P2F (passenger-to-freighter) aircraft to a new customer in Turkiye, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S. (MNG Airlines). The A330 P2F, a highly sought-after aircraft offering greater cargo capacity and lower cost-per-tonne than other

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Beibu Gulf Airlines (GX Airlines) Airbus A320 © AirTeamImages

Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines takes delivery of first A320neo from CDB Aviation

Nanning-based Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines (Beibu Gulf Airlines; aka GX Airlines) has taken delivery of the first of two Airbus A320-200neo aircraft on lease from CDB Aviation. The first LEAP-1A26 engine-equipped aircraft was delivered to the HNA Group-affiliated subsidiary in July 2024, with the second aircraft anticipated to be received by the carrier in September

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Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of a second A330 P2F aircraft from CDB Aviation © AirTeamImages

CDB Aviation delivers second A330 P2F to Sichuan Airlines

CDB Aviation joined a grand ceremony held at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport on July 9, 2024, to celebrate the delivery of a second Airbus A330-300 Passenger- to-Freighter (A330 P2F) on lease to its existing customer, Sichuan Airlines. CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, Jie Chen, expressed excitement at joining partners at Sichuan Airlines in celebrating this

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Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of the first out of three new Airbus A320 aircraft from CDB Aviation © AirTeamImages

Colorful Guizhou Airlines takes delivery of new aircraft from lessor CDB Aviation

Chinese airline Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of the first of three new Airbus A320neo aircraft from CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing). The Guiyang-based carrier received the A320-251N aircraft during a delivery ceremony held in Tianjin, China, on June 14, 2024, which coincided

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CDB Aviation has acquired one A330-900, two A321neos, and one A320ceo from Avolon © Airbus

CDB Aviation acquires four aircraft from Avolon

CDB Aviation, an entirely owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), has finalised the acquisition of four Airbus aircraft from Avolon. The acquired assets include one A330-900, two A321neo and one A320ceo aircraft, featuring both fixed and floating rate leases with CDB Aviation’s current and new airline clientele. “We

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Turkish Airlines will receive six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from CDB Aviation © AirTeamImages

CDB Aviation inks lease deals for seven aircraft with Turkish Airlines

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has signed new lease agreements for a fleet of seven additional narrow-body and wide-body aircraft with its existing customer, Turkish Airlines (Turkish), the flag carrier of Türkiye. Under the new agreements, one used Airbus A330-343 will be delivered in May

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