Nordic Aviation Capital A/S purchases Three New ATR 72-500 aircraft from ATR for lease to TRIP Linhas Aéreas of Brazil
18 February 2010
A landmark transaction in NAC’s history as it purchases of factory new aircraft from ATR for the first time and leases them to TRIP Linhas Aéreas of Brazil.
Nordic Aviation Capital A/S (NAC) is pleased to confirm that it has completed the purchase of three new ATR 72-500 aircraft (MSN 785, 846 and 891) from ATR for lease to TRIP Linhas Aéreas of Brazil.
This is a landmark transaction in NAC’s history as it is the first purchase of factory new aircraft from ATR. TRIP Linhas Aéreas is the second largest operator of ATRs in the world with a fleet of 27 ATR aircraft and 5 Embraer E-175 jets.
Nordic Aviation Capital A/S (NAC), was established in Denmark in 1990. Its principal headquarters in Billund, Denmark is complemented by regional offices in the US, Ireland, France and Switzerland.
Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is currently the largest turboprop lessor in the world and will mark its 20th birthday in 2010.
The company provides aircraft to well known carriers such as Lufthansa, American Airlines, US Airways, SAS, Flybe, TACA and other major regional carriers including Wideroe, Aer Arann and Cimber Air. Nordic Aviation Capital’s current fleet of 130 aircraft includes, ATR 42, ATR 72, Bombardier Dash 8, Boeing 737, MD 83, CRJ 200, Fokker 50 and Saab 2000 aircraft.
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www.nac.dk.
Contact:
Fergal Hourigan
Market Analyst
Phone: +45 7651 1200
Email: marketing@nac.dk