Griffin Global Asset Management has announced the purchase and leaseback of two Airbus A321neo aircraft with Viva Aerobus, a low-cost airline based in Mexico. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery to Viva this month. Viva Aerobus is Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline. It started operations in 2006 and today it operates one of the youngest Latin American fleets with 64 Airbus aircraft: 40 Airbus A320s and 24 Airbus A321s.
Commenting on the deal, the Vice President of Marketing at Griffin, Michael Lombardi said, “We are pleased to support the growth of Viva Aerobus by financing these two new A321neos. Viva continues to deliver a leading product in the Mexican market and these aircraft will help expand their route network going forward.”
Also commenting was the CEO of Viva Aerobus, Juan Carlos Zuazua who said, “We are very excited to receive two more Airbus A321neo. Thanks to partners such as Griffin, our growth strategy continues firmly to open new nonstop services operated with state-of-the-art aircraft, low fares and unmatched service. Viva has the most modern fleet in Mexico and the 3rd youngest fleet in North America.”
