Wednesday 8 November 2023
CDB Aviation leases fleet of six Boeing and Airbus aircraft to Hainan Airlines

Wednesday 1 November 2023
CDB Aviation Delivers First of Six A320neos to Air India
Thursday 7 September 2023
CDB Aviation Leases A321NX to New European Customer AEGEAN
CDB Aviation Leases A321NX to New European Customer AEGEAN
The Athens-based carrier is expected to take delivery of the aircraft in spring 2025 as it continues to expand in the European region by renewing its fleet and operating to new destinations, targeting to meet the robust passenger traffic levels to and from the country that are well ahead of 2019 levels.
“We’re very pleased to have established our latest customer relationship with the largest Greek airline and a leading regional carrier in Europe,” stated Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer. “This advanced, latest generation A321neo will be another well-suited member of AEGEAN’s growing fleet, providing the level of efficiency and comfort that is aligned with the carrier’s ongoing efforts to continuously improve its services and innovate to meet the evolving needs of its passengers.”
“Our partnership with CDB Aviation will help us achieve our fleet development and growth plan for the coming years,” commented Dimitris Gerogiannis, Chief Executive Officer of AEGEAN. “The latest generation A321neo provides our customers with the enhanced experience they’re looking for, while significantly reducing our environmental footprint.”
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Turkish Airlines signs lease deal for 6 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Yesterday the Chinese Development Banks aircraft leasing subsidiary CDB Leasing confirmed the signing of lease agreements for a series of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with Turkish Airlines for its AnadoluJet subsidiary.
Friday 16 June 2023
CDB Aviation sells one Embraer E190 to African carrier Airlink
CDB Aviation has confirmed the execution of a sale and purchase agreement for one Embraer E190 aircraft with South African airline Airlink.
Tuesday 6 June 2023
T’way Air signs lease deals for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
South Korean carrier signs deal with CDB Aviation

Thursday 18 May 2023
China’s first Airbus A330 P2F delivered to Sichuan Airlines
“This re-delivery marks a significant milestone for Sichuan Airlines and China as we see the outcome of intense work and collaboration resulting in the arrival of the country’s very first A330 P2F,” asserted Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful to the Sichuan Airlines team for trusting CDB Aviation to be a partner in supporting their innovative fleet strategy and for becoming our first A330 P2F customer in China. This aircraft will be a superb addition to their fleet as the airline continues to serve the country’s rapidly expanding air cargo market.”
Friday 5 May 2023
CDB Aviation delivers the first of two Airbus A321NX aircraft to Volaris
Thursday 27 April 2023
MA Hong appointed as chairperson and non-executive director of CDB Aviation
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. announced that MA Hong was appointed as Chairperson and Non-Executive Director of CDB Aviation, effective April 18, 2023.
Saturday 18 March 2023
Oman Air welcomes 5th Boeing 737 MAX jet

Thursday 9 February 2023
CDB Aviation delivers two Boeing 737-800 to Italian carrier Neos
The leasing firm CDB Aviation, confirmed this week that it had delivered two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to a new customer, the Milan-based Neos.

Tuesday 29 November 2022
CDB Aviation Details Executive Leadership Transition

Thursday 10 November 2022
CDB Aviation Leases Six A320neos to Air India
Monday 12 September 2022
CDB Aviation completes deliveries of ten Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia’s Super Air Jet
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Indonesia’s newest low-cost airline, Super Air Jet Airbus A320-200 Photo CDB Aviation |
Chinese-owned leasing giant CDB Aviation, announced today the delivery of the last of ten Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia’s newest low-cost airline, Super Air Jet
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Turkish Airlines introducing first Airbus A320neo.....

Monday 25 July 2022
Corendon Airlines Europe leases a Boeing 737-800 from CDB Aviation
Leasing giant CDB Aviation confirmed today the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 to Corendon Airlines Europe, the charter subsidiary of Corendon Airlines, based in Malta.
Friday 15 July 2022
CDB Aviation Executes Sale and Leaseback Transaction with New Middle Eastern Customer Jazeera Airways

Wednesday 29 June 2022
CDB Aviation Leases Two A320neo Aircraft to Aer Lingus
CDB Aviation, a wholly-owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, has agreed to lease two Airbus A320neo aircraft to the Irish flag carrier, Aer Lingus, for delivery during this summer season. The transaction marks the introduction of the first A320neo variant in the airline’s growing fleet.
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Thursday 26 May 2022
CDB Aviation Names Brian Dowling Chief Technical Officer
CDB Aviation Names Brian Dowling Chief Technical Officer
With a long-standing career spanning over four decades in the aircraft leasing and Airline Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (“MRO”) industries, Dowling is a highly regarded technical expert, who has handled a broad range of complex transactions, including aircraft transitions, as well as has led LOI and lease execution and has overseen relationships with global OEM and MRO organizations.
“Brian has led our technical team during this past year, exhibiting a profound understanding of our platform’s unique technical requirements,” commented Patrick Hannigan, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s no easy task in any environment to gauge and respond to business requirements in this area. The notable results he and his team have achieved under his leadership leave no question as to Brian’s capabilities. We’re thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team.”
Dowling joined the company in 2017 as Head of Transitions and Transactions. While overseeing technical support to the airline marketing and aircraft trading functions, he also led technical operations in regional offices in Ireland, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. Prior to CDB Aviation, Dowling was Senior Vice President, Technical & Asset Management, at SMBC Aviation Capital. Previously, he was Hangar Line Manager & Senior Quality Assurance Manager with Lufthansa Technic Shannon, Aer Lingus, Dan Air, and Nigeria Airways. He started his career as Avionic Licensed Engineer at Gatwick and Dublin Airports.
Dowling is an FAA and EASA certified engineer. He earned his M.Sc. in Air Transportation Management from City University, London. He was a lecturer in CIT’s Aircraft Acquisition and Finance course and is currently teaching in the Master’s in Aviation program at Cranfield University.
“Leading our technical operations as offered me a superb challenge, especially in light of the aviation business’ cyclical nature and the pandemic’s astounding ramifications for the industry,” said Brian Dowling, CDB Aviation’s Chief Technical Officer. “I find the people aspect of my role most rewarding because my colleagues bring incredible ingenuity to every challenge. I look forward to furthering the efforts in support of leasing customers and, as importantly, the team here at CDB Aviation.”
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Wednesday 25 May 2022
CDB Aviation Further Expands Relationship with Avianca
The new agreements bring the total of CDB Aviation aircraft on lease to Colombia’s flag carrier to 8. In addition to the newly leased aircraft, the carrier is expected to take delivery of an additional five A320neos from the lessor between 2022 and 2023.
“We are very pleased to broaden our collaboration with the Avianca team through the addition of these aircraft to support their passenger and cargo businesses,” commented LuÃs da Silva, CDB Aviation Head of Commercial, Americas. “Both the fuel-efficient neo and P2F freighters are high-in-demand aircraft, which will help advance the airline’s strategy of equipping its fleet with environmentally sustainable, new technology aircraft, as well as supporting the growth of its cargo operations to capitalize on the booming demand for air freight within Latin America.”
Francisco Raddatz, Avianca's Vice President, Fleet, said: “We are happy to strengthen our partnership with CDB Aviation supporting our passenger and cargo fleet growth.”
Gabriel Oliva, CEO of Avianca Cargo, added: "We are pleased to announce the arrival of these aircraft to our cargo fleet. With their incorporation, we will not only offer greater capacity, but also an increasingly robust and flexible route network focused on the needs of our customers and facilitating trade between Latin America and the entire world. We reaffirm our commitment to continue boosting the economies of the region, serving as a strategic ally for our customers and the industries.”
“With an expected resurgence in demand across Latin American markets we believe the planned growth initiatives of Avianca Group are very exciting as airlines are gearing up for a recovery with more versatile fleets, which are aimed to maximize network flexibility and improve efficiency and sustainability,” underscored Peter Goodman, CDB Aviation Chief Marketing Officer. “CDB Aviation’s commercial team continues to expand outreach across key markets, pursuing aircraft transactions through placements from our order book as well as identifying opportunities in the sale and leaseback channel.”
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