CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), delivered second Boeing 737-8 to South Korea’s T’way Air. The 737-8 aircraft is configured with 189 single-class economy seats and equipped with the CFM LEAP-1B27 engines. The carrier currently has two 737-8 aircraft on lease from CDB Aviation.
“We’re pleased to be further expanding our collaboration with T’way, one of the fastest growing carriers in South Korea, with this transaction for the MAX Family aircraft,” Jie Chen, CEO of CDB Aviation, said. “This transaction was one of the rare MAX skyline placement campaigns in the region that effectively leveraged the strength of our leasing platform and access to new-gen aircraft to support T’way’s fleet renewal and regional network expansion plans.”
Sang Yoon Lee, CEO and representative director at T’way, said, “We are delighted to receive this high-efficiency aircraft from our valued partner, CDB Aviation. This delivery is a meaningful milestone in our fleet renewal plan, enabling us to enhance operational efficiency, offer improved in-flight experiences and pursue more sustainable operations.”
Chen added, “As we continue to grow our global footprint, building trusted relationships with airlines across all key markets is central to our efforts. The teams on both sides have worked together to build a strong partnership between our companies, executing on the potential deal opportunities that enable T’way to transition to the new-generation aircraft and to focus on the APAC regional routes.”
