CIT Aerospace has signed leases with Aerolineas Argentinas for four new Boeing 737-800s. The aircraft will be powered by CFM56-7B26 engines and are scheduled to begin delivery in January 2014.

“We are pleased to partner with Aerolineas Argentinas on this transaction expanding their fleet of 737-800s,” said Tony Diaz, president of CIT Aerospace. “With these aircraft, CIT Aerospace is broadening our global presence into Argentina and providing the airline with some of the most modern aircraft available.”

Sergio Garcia Gomez, vice president of Fleet Planning for Aerolineas Argentinas said, “For the last four years and under the Argentine state managed turnaround, Aerolineas Argentinas has been committed to a solid business plan with its core in domestic and regional connectivity. As the total fleet evolves renewed, the B737 NG has been introduced with excellent results. Aerolineas Argentinas is proud to welcome four factory new B737-800 NGs and with it re-launch a long standing partnership with prestigious lessor, CIT. We look forward to a very successful operation and celebrate our companies’ productive business relationship now and in the years to come.”