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Kalitta Air Closes on the Purchase of a New Boeing 747-400ERF

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Kalitta Air Closes on the Purchase of a New Boeing 747-400ERF

YPSILANTI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kalitta Air, LLC announced today that it had closed on the purchase of a new Boeing 747-400ERF aircraft in order to continue and expand its international cargo operations. Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, NA served as owner trustee and seller. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The aircraft, which had not previously been flown in revenue, marked the first purchase of a new aircraft by Kalitta Air in its history. The new aircraft is expected to be placed in service by December 15, 2011.

Kalitta Air’s consultant for aircraft acquisitions, SK&Y Associates of Tokyo Japan, assisted in the purchase. Legal representation was led by Kelsey Law Group.

Kalitta Air is a United States airline based out of Willow Run Airport in Michigan, USA. The new aircraft represents the 22nd aircraft in the Kalitta Air fleet consisting of seven (7) B747-400F and fifteen (15) B747-200F aircraft. Kalitta Air represents an international base of customers (including the United States Government and DHL) major international airfreight forwarders and agents, and provides scheduled air cargo and charter services worldwide.