Dubai, UAE – February 6, 2018: Novus Aviation Capital has successfully closed the purchase and leaseback of two brand new Airbus A321-200 aircraft, MSN 8061 and MSN 8076, with Vietjet airline of Vietnam. The two aircraft were delivered to Vietjet in January 2018 and are on long-term leases. This transaction is part of a larger deal between the two companies that would see multiple aircraft deliveries over the next 12 months.

“We are pleased to complete our first operating lease transaction with Vietjet. The airline is experiencing impressive growth with promising future plans on the back of a thriving tourism scene in the country, which has been witnessing a spurt in the number of both inbound and outbound travelers. We are delighted to add Vietjet to our growing list of customers and we believe this transaction will further drive our business growth and market expansion,” said Hani Kuzbari, Managing Director at Novus.