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Ethiopian to Receive Bombardier

Oct 23 , 2018

Ethiopia Airlines is set to get a new Bombardier aircraft from Chorus Aviation Capital (CAC), an aircraft leasing company. Chorus provided Ethiopian with two Bombardier aircraft a year ago. “We are very pleased to build upon our relationship with Ethiopian Airlines as they grow their portfolio of leased aircraft with Chorus Aviation Capital,” said Steve Ridolfi, President of Chorus Aviation Capital. Chorus Aviation Capital now includes 13 lessees in 13 countries, two of which are based in Africa. With this latest transaction completed, Chorus will have a total of 81 aircraft on lease throughout the world. The company was only just established on January 4, 2017

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