Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a leading aircraft asset
manager, announced today the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on
long-term lease to Viva Air. This aircraft, featuring CFM International LEAP-1A
engines, is the fifth A320neo to deliver to Viva Air as part of a
multi-aircraft transaction between ACG and the airline.
“We are pleased to announce this A320neo delivery to Viva
Air,” said Tom Baker, CEO and president of ACG. “ACG is honored to contribute
to Viva’s growing A320neo fleet and we are confident that this aircraft will
enhance the airline’s operations in Latin America.”
“As we continue to grow our international operations and
low-fare network, we are excited to receive another of our brand-new NEO
aircraft from our valued partners ACG which will play a key role in our
continued expansion throughout the region reaching new destinations for Viva
such as Mexico City, Cancun and Orlando,” said Felix Antelo, Viva Air Group
President and CEO.
Aviation Capital Group was founded in 1989 and is one of the
world’s premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 400
owned, managed and committed aircraft as of December 31, 2020, which are leased
to approximately 85 airlines in approximately 40 countries. ACG is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation.
