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GA Telesis Announces Acquisition of Two (2) Airbus A340-200
Communiqué publié le 06/07/2007 à 20h30

GA Telesis, LLC ("GAT"), today announced that its affiliate, Aldebaran Leasing Limited, a joint venture with EB-Erste Bank Internationale Beteiligungen GmbH ("EBIB") has acquired two Airbus A340-200 aircraft (serial numbers 014 and 022). The aircraft will remain on long-term lease to Royal Jordanian Airlines.

"This transaction represents several milestones for GA Telesis: our largest individual asset transaction price per aircraft, our first Airbus A340 acquisition and our first Middle Eastern aircraft lease customer," said Abdol Moabery, President/CEO of GA Telesis. "We are delighted with the outcome of our partnership with EBIB and our new premier customer, Royal Jordanian Airlines," he added.

The acquisition from GIE Lizad was originated by GA Telesis and financed by Erste Bank (London).

Notes to Editors

About GAT

GA Telesis has fast become a global leader in the commercial aviation industry. Specializing in commercial aircraft and jet engine finance and leasing as well as maintaining one of the world's largest replacement component distribution inventory networks, GA Telesis serves hundreds of airlines and aviation maintenance organizations worldwide with support for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Douglas and Embraer aircraft and components as well as CFM International, General Electric, Honeywell, International Aero Engine, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce turbine jet engines and components.

About EBIB

Erste Bank, headquartered in Vienna, is the leading bank in Central and Eastern Europe. Its aerospace activities are concentrated on providing asset-based financing solutions for investors in the commercial airliner operating lease market and finance leases in the corporate jet market within its core-banking region.

About Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian was created in 1963 by a Royal Decree issued by His Majesty the late King Hussein, himself an excellent pilot. In 2006, Royal Jordanian received Air Transport World's Phoenix award in recognition of the airline having gone through a major transformation of its strategy and operations, resulting in consecutive years of profitable growth. Royal Jordanian also received a merit award from The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) for 2006 Airline Turnaround of the Year.

Beginning April 1, Royal Jordanian became a member of the oneworld(TM) airline alliance, offering even more extensive connectivity and flight options for its passengers. Royal Jordanian continues to experience successive annual growth, with passenger loads showing a 20% increase from 2006.

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