BOC Aviation concluded a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Qatar Airways for three new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The third delivery occurred on September 27, 2019.

The aircraft are powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines.

“This speed at which this transaction was executed reflects the agility of both teams and speaks to the close cooperation and strong relationship that we have built up with Qatar Airways over the past 20 years. We are honoured to partner again with Qatar Airways in their fleet and network development plans,” said Robert Martin, managing director and CEO, BOC Aviation. “With this addition of three Airbus A350 aircraft, we continue to build our portfolio of popular, in-demand aircraft on long-term leases placed with industry-leading airlines like Qatar Airways.”

BOC Aviation is a global aircraft operating leasing company with a fleet of 499 aircraft owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 92 airlines worldwide in 40 countries and regions as of June 30, 2019.