Volaris takes delivery of three new Airbus A320neo aircraft

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), has successfully delivered three Airbus A320neo aircraft to its long-standing customer, Volaris. The delivery marks an important step in the ongoing collaboration between the aircraft lessor and the Mexican low-cost carrier. The transaction reflects the strength of the partnership between […]

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CDB Aviation prices US$700 million dual-tranche bond offering

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CDBL FUNDING 1, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDB Aviation Lease Finance Designated Activity Company (CDB Aviation), has successfully priced a dual tranche offering of senior unsecured notes totalling US$700 million on May 20, 2025. The issuance marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence. The notes were issued under

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Embraer E190-100LR jet in Amelia livery © CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation delivers two Embraer E190 jets to French carrier Amelia

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CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to its new customer, the French regional airline Regourd Aviation S.A.S., which operates under the brands Amelia and Amelia International. Amelia, based in France, is known for its diverse operations, including ACMI

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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

Aircraft & Engines

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

Aircraft & Engines

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 Airbus A320neo jets

Aircraft & Engines

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

Aircraft & Engines

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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CDB Aviation secures US$700 million facility agreement

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CDB Aviation has entered into a US$700 million facility agreement secured with a portfolio of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body and wide-body aircraft on lease to various of the lessor’s airline customers. The facility is financed by a group of leading MLA banks, including Natixis, CACIB, BNP Paribas, the Korean Development Bank, the Hongkong and Shanghai

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Beibu Gulf Airlines (GX Airlines) Airbus A320 © AirTeamImages

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

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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

Aircraft & Engines

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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Volaris takes delivery of three new Airbus A320neo aircraft

CDB Aviation prices US$700 million dual-tranche bond offering

CDB Aviation delivers two Embraer E190 jets to French carrier Amelia

Colorful Guizhou Airlines receives Airbus A320neo with new cabin design

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

China Development Bank orders 80 Airbus A320neo jets

CDB Aviation delivers Airbus A330-300 P2F to MNG Airlines

CDB Aviation secures US$700 million facility agreement

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

CDB Aviation delivers second A330 P2F to Sichuan Airlines

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