U.S.-based National Airlines expanded its wide-body fleet with the recent acquisition of two new A330-200 passenger aircraft. The airline took delivery of the second aircraft this month from CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing). The two A330-200 aircraft are in addition to the A330-300 aircraft, which the airline recently delivered.
“We are delighted to have collaborated on executing this sale transaction for two of our A330-200 passenger aircraft and look forward to expanding our partnership with the National team,” Jie Chen, CEO of CDB Aviation, said. “These A330 aircraft will support the carrier’s fleet growth strategy, offering efficient, resourceful and modern air passenger services for their customers’ increasing transportation demands.”
“We are extremely grateful to CDB Aviation for partnering with us in this aircraft sale. The addition of these two A330-200 aircraft to National’s fleet emphasizes our commitment to providing world-class service to our customers as we expand and enhance our passenger experience,” Christopher Alf, chairman of National Airlines, said. “These new aircraft will not only lead to a more efficient and broader operational range but also equip us better to meet the growing demand for exclusive, highly customized and personalized charter travel requests from customers across the globe.”
With the latest fleet expansion, National Airlines currently operates nine Boeing 747 freighters along with an expanding passenger fleet of Airbus A330-300, A330-200s, and Boeing 757-200. The airline has also placed an order for four B777 freighters, with delivery scheduled for FY 2025-26.
