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AerCap Delivers First of Twenty New Airbus A321LR Aircraft to Etihad Airways
AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) has announced today that it has delivered the first of twenty new Airbus A321LR aircraft on lease to Etihad Airways ("Etihad"). The aircraft was delivered to Etihad during a special ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany.
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[{"type":"text","content":"DUBLIN, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap") (NYSE: AER) has announced today that it has delivered the first of twenty new Airbus A321LR aircraft on lease to Etihad Airways ("Etihad"). The aircraft was delivered to Etihad during a special ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany.","length":343,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The aircraft will be the first A321LR to be inducted into Etihad's fleet, and features bespoke cabin interiors with private First Suites, lie-flat Business seats and next generation Economy class seats, including ultra-modern 4K touchscreens and high-speed Wi-Fi, offering guests unparalleled levels of comfort on a narrowbody aircraft. ","length":341,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Speaking during the ceremony in Hamburg, Peter Anderson, CCO of AerCap, said, "We take immense pride in playing a role as Etihad expands its fleet and extends its reach from its home in Abu Dhabi's iconic Zayed International Airport. After announcing record results and achieving record-breaking customer satisfaction scores, Etihad is now poised to build on that success with its new state-of-the-art A321LR fleet. These aircraft will enable further network expansion, offering exceptional performance, extended range, and improved fuel-efficiency, while enhancing the travel experience across all cabins for customers worldwide,"","length":645,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""We wish Etihad continued success in the years ahead, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership as this new chapter unfolds." added Mr. Anderson.","length":166,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: "The arrival of our first Airbus A321LR marks a transformative step in advancing our growth strategy. This state-of-the-art narrowbody aircraft brings widebody luxury to short and medium-haul routes, featuring First Suites, lie-flat Business seats, and upgraded Economy comfort, paired with high-speed Wi-Fi and cutting-edge entertainment. Its medium-haul capability and operational efficiency empower us to boost flight frequencies and unlock new destinations, delivering seamless connectivity and an elevated guest experience across our growing global network."","length":625,"tagName":"...