A GLOBAL leader in transportation finance has placed a firm order for 10 A350-900s.
This is the second time CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), has ordered A350 XWBs and brings the lessor’s total backlog for the type to 15.
C. Jeffrey Knittel, president of CIT Transportation Finance, said: “As one of the leading lessors in the world with more than 110 twin aisle aircraft currently in our portfolio and on order, CIT Aerospace maintains one of the youngest, most fuel efficient fleets in the industry. This order underscores our commitment to delivering highly efficient aircraft to our global customer base.”
John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers, added: “We are very confident our A350 XWB Family will meet long haul operators’ needs by offering them the highest levels of comfort and efficiency.”
Including this latest announcement, CIT has ordered a total of 253 Airbus aircraft comprising 187 A320 Family, 51 A330 Family and 15 A350 XWB Family.
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. Compared with existing aircraft in this size category, it uses 25% less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. It’s scheduled for entry into service in 2014.
