CDB Aviation, a wholly-owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), joined a ceremony held at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport on July 9, 2024 to celebrate the delivery of the second Airbus A330-300 Passenger to Freighter (A330 P2F) on lease to its existing customer, Sichuan Airlines.
The event simultaneously marked the addition of the 200th aircraft to the airline’s fleet, says an official release from CDB Aviation.
“We are thrilled to be joining our partners at Sichuan Airlines in celebrating this significant 200th aircraft milestone in the airline’s impressive regional and international growth story,” says Jie Chen, Chief Executive Officer, CDB Aviation. “CDB Aviation congratulates the Sichuan Airlines team on achieving their leading position among airlines in Western China and its growing role as an international airline in both the passenger and cargo markets.”
Zuyi Shi, Chairman, Sichuan Airlines adds: “We are very happy to strengthen our relationship with CDB Aviation and appreciate Jie Chen and his team for their continued hard work in bringing the second A330 P2F aircraft to Sichuan Airlines.
“The aircraft is a superb addition to our cargo fleet, providing us with more widebody freighter capacity and enhancing our operational capabilities to meet the rapidly expanded market demand. This will further ensure our airlines’ sustainable growth in the long term.”
CDB Aviation values the strong and long-standing relationship with Sichuan Airlines, Chen says, and adds: “We are grateful for the confidence the airline has placed in our international leasing platform. We look forward to supporting Sichuan Airlines’ future growth.”