Embraer signs MoU with ICBC

Embraer and China’s ICBC Financial Leasing (ICBC Leasing) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on aircraft financing and leasing. The agreement creates financing opportunities for the sale of Embraer’s commercial and executive jets in China and other markets. Under the MoU, total programme support could amount to as much as $2.5 billion over the next five years.

“The rapid development of the Chinese economy has resulted in high growth rates for regional and executive aviation, making it one of the greatest potential markets in the world. Embraer forecasts a demand of 430 commercial jets up to 120-seat and 635 executive jets in China during the next ten years,” said Paulo Cesar Silva, president, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “The cooperation with ICBC Leasing reinforces the recognition from Chinese leasing companies of Embraer’s leading presence in the regional aviation and growing strength in executive aviation. We are honored to be a partner of ICBC Leasing, an important player in the market.”

“ICBC Leasing commits itself to be the world leading financial leasing institute via diversified business development, including aviation. The strategic alliance with Embraer indicates one important breakthrough in the company’s aviation business segment, which also demonstrates our efforts to contribute to the development of China’s regional and executive aviation. Through integration of financing leasing services with industries entities and taking advantages of the strength of each party, we look forward to win-win collaboration,” said Cong Lin, chief executive officer of ICBC Leasing.

Since its entry into China market in 2000, Embraer has received 153 firm orders, including commercial and executive jets, from Chinese customers, with more than 110 aircraft delivered and in service. The company accounts for around 76 per cent of China’s market of commercial jets, up to 120-seat.