London, October 31, 2016 – Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), a market leading aircraft operating leasing and asset management company focused on the regional aircraft sector, today announced that it has added six (6) Embraer E195 aircraft to its portfolio. The aircraft have been acquired as part of an eight (8) aircraft acquisition from Avolon, an international aircraft leasing company, and are currently on lease to UK carrier Flybe.

“We are delighted to have completed another deal with Avolon. This acquisition further expands our portfolio of Embraer manufactured aircraft and brings the E195 into Falko’s portfolio for the first time. Falko’s portfolio now includes seventeen Embraer manufactured aircraft including E195, E190, E170 and ERJ145.” said Mark Hughes, Executive Vice President – Corporate Finance, Falko Regional Aircraft Limited. “This is another deal that has been funded by capital from our regional aircraft fund bringing the total number of aircraft acquired by the fund to nineteen.”

“We are delighted to add Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, as a new lessee in our portfolio. As Flybe is one of the key operator’s in Falko’s core market we feel that this is an ideal transaction for all parties.”

“Falko has established a leadership position in the regional aircraft leasing market and we are pleased to have now provided a total of ten (10) aircraft for their regional aircraft fund” said John Higgins, President & Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon. "This is our third transaction with Falko and we look forward to the opportunity to work with them in the future”.