Dragon Aviation Leasing: US$40m Share Capital Increase for AerDragon Aviation Partners

Ireland, February 20, 2012 – AerDragon Aviation Partners today announced that it has agreed an increase of its authorised share capital by up to US$40 million in Dublin, Ireland. The agreement on the capital share increase was signed by M. Li Hai, CEO of CAS, Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, and Emmanuel Feld on behalf of Crédit Agricole CIB on 20 February 2012 during a visit of Mr. Xi Jinping, Vice-President of the People’s Republic of China in Dublin.

Jean-Louis Chevrot, Chief Executive Officer of AerDragon, commented on the signing: “With this commitment of our shareholders to the continued expansion of our venture, and with the support of prestigious partners, AerDragon will be in a strong position to benefit from the fast-growing demand for aircraft in the Chinese and Asian markets.”

AerDragon was established in 2006. It currently has 17 aircraft on lease to seven airlines. AerDragon offers a full range of services to airlines and the aviation markets including operating leases, sale & lease backs, aircraft trading and asset management services.