AWAS agrees with Aeromexico to place one new pipeline 737-800 and to the purchase & leaseback of a second new 737-800

AWAS announced today that it has agreed with Aeromexico to place one new 737- 800 passenger aircraft from its pipeline on long-term lease and also to purchase and then lease back (PLB) another 737-800 that the airline had previously ordered directly from the manufacturer.

Ricardo Sanchez Baker, Aeromexico’s CFO commented on the deal, “We are very pleased to work with AWAS again. They showed us their desire and flexibility to deliver for us with this one pipeline, and one PLB deal. Their team worked with us tirelessly to make this happen, and we look forward to many years of further growth together.”

Ray Sisson, President & CEO AWAS remarked, “AWAS is very proud to call Aeromexico a customer again. Their profitable growth and focus on customer service excellence has well-positioned them for future expansion and success.”

Marlin Dailey, AWAS’ Chief Commercial Officer stated, “Our team is extremely happy to be able to provide Aeromexico with a flexible and timely solution to meet their fleet modernisation and expansion timetable. AWAS’ ability to create customised fleet solutions for our customers is unmatched in the industry.”

Aeromexico is part of Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V., a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. The Group operates more than 100 aircraft delivering over 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International

Airport. Its destinations network features more than 80 cities on three continents, including 47 destinations in Mexico, 18 in the United States, 10 in Latin America, three in Europe, two in Asia and one in Canada.