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Air Arabia has now received 29 of the 44 A320 aircraft it ordered from Airbus. (File)
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Air Arabia announced today the signing of an aircraft financing deal to facilitate the delivery of six new Airbus A320 aircrafts in 2015.
The $230 million Ijara facility will finance the delivery of a new aircraft every two months starting January 2015, the program culminating with the final unit being handed over by the end of the year.
“Though Islamic finance is fast gaining acceptance around the world in every facet of banking and finance sector, it is particularly seen to be prolific in driving the infrastructure development in key home markets,” said Dr. Adnan Chilwan, CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank.
“Aviation sector for any country forms a critical piece not just in supporting logistics, trade and tourism but also in giving a boost to the overall economy. Partnering with entities like Air Arabia which bring about an innovative mix of quality and affordability to the travel and tourism sector is closely aligned to our own strategic agenda of increasing the penetration of Islamic finance across all sectors of the economy,” he added.
“We are glad to have our 2015 aircraft financing requirement done through a local Islamic bank, which reflects the trust and confidence we have in the local banking and finance industry,” said Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia.
“Two key elements of Air Arabia’s successful business model are our modern fleet of aircraft and our efficient use of financing to support capital expenditure requirements. The facility arranged by DIB satisfies both requirements and will ensure we have the necessary infrastructure in place to serve our ever growing customer base across the region,” he added.
Air Arabia has now received 29 of the 44 A320 aircraft it ordered from Airbus in 2007. Each new addition to the Air Arabia fleet is equipped with Sharklet wingtips made from light-weight composites that help to significantly reduce fuel burn and emissions by improving aerodynamics.
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