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CDB Aviation brings the next generation A330 P2F freighter to the market

The aircraft converted from CDB Aviation’s fleet will offer airline customers 23% more cargo volume than older freighters aircraft types, and will be available for lease beginning in early 2022. The A330-300 P2F conversion program is conducted in partnership with EFW, marking CDB Aviation’s first entry into freighter conversion, advancing the company’s strategic efforts to deliver ever-more customized fleet solutions to customers, while tapping the long-term growth potential of the medium widebody freighter market.…

Frontier Airlines' 100th A320 Family aircraft on lease from CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation delivers Frontier’s 100th A320neo

CDB Aviation commences the deliveries of three Airbus A320neos to new customer, Denver-based low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (“Frontier”) as part of a sale-and-leaseback transaction. Both the lessor and airline teams take the opportunity to commemorate a milestone delivery as one of the aircraft, Chinook the Gray Wolf, becomes the 100th A320 member of Frontier’s fleet, in addition to the other two aircraft named Cortez the Green Turtle and Parish & Daisy the Burrowing Owls.…

CDB Aviation names Patrick Hannigan new CEO

In January 2020, Patrick Hannigan takes the helm of CDB Aviation at a pivotal time in the lessor’s robust development, with the goal of furthering its growth momentum. CDB Aviation Chairman, Mr. Xuedong Wang, commented: “I am very pleased that Pat Hannigan has accepted the opportunity to lead CDB Aviation. He will provide strong leadership and build on the growth of the recent past to ensure long-term success. We are very happy with the leadership team’s success in establishing a true global platform, and we look forward to providing the support and resources that Pat and the talented staff of CDB Aviation will require to continue their efforts.”…

CDB Aviation reports another period of strong business activity in 2019

CDB Aviation reports another period of strong business activity in 2019, in which the lessor executed transactions involving 89 aircraft. CDB Aviation Chief Executive Officer Patrick Hannigan asserted: “Our imperative is to remain steadfast in efforts to enhance efficiency and streamline operations to better serve the needs of business and customers. With our shareholder China Development Bank’s backing, we will continue building upon our success with a clear focus on the path forward for growth which is measured through our customer relationships.” …

CDB Aviation hosts a briefing for Chinese media

CDB Aviation hosted a media briefing on the sidelines of the Airfinance Journal China 2019 conference for representatives of China’s leading finance, aviation, and business media. China remains at the heart of the company’s growth strategy – CDB Aviation is looking to bring its newly established global platform back to China, reinforcing its presence in the market in which it first began, and meeting the growing demands of Chinese airlines and customers. …