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Azorra recently completed the acquisition of a 37 aircraft portfolio formerly owned by Nordic Aviation Capital.  The portfolio is comprised of 29 Embraer E-Jets and seven ATR and Q400 turboprops leased to 13 different airlines worldwide.  The aircraft are financed by a lender group led by BNP Paribas. 

“We are thrilled to add these aircraft to Azorra’s growing portfolio, while expanding and diversifying our customer base,” said John Evans, CEO of Azorra. 

Azorra recently completed the acquisition of a 37 aircraft portfolio formerly owned by Nordic Aviation Capital.  The portfolio is comprised of 29 Embraer E-Jets and seven ATR and Q400 turboprops leased to 13 different airlines worldwide.  The aircraft are financed by a lender group led by BNP Paribas. 

“We are thrilled to add these aircraft to Azorra’s growing portfolio, while expanding and diversifying our customer base,” said John Evans, CEO of Azorra. 

Acquisitions, Airlines, Fleet, News, Partners, Press Release, Updates

June 5, 2022

Azorra Acquired 37 Aircraft

Azorra Acquires 37 Aircraft Portfolio Formerly Owned by NAC

Azorra is pleased to announce that David Neeleman has been appointed to its board of directors.

The founder of four successful airline start-ups (Azul, JetBlue, WestJet and Morris Air), as well as a new airline – Breeze Airways – launched in May 2021, Mr. Neeleman brings a unique and valuable airline perspective to Azorra. 

Azorra is pleased to announce that David Neeleman has been appointed to its board of directors.

The founder of four successful airline start-ups (Azul, JetBlue, WestJet and Morris Air), as well as a new airline – Breeze Airways – launched in May 2021, Mr. Neeleman brings a unique and valuable airline perspective to Azorra. 

Events, News, Partners, Press Release, Team

June 2, 2022

Azorra Welcomes David Neeleman to its Board

David Neeleman of Breeze Airways

Azorra was recently invited by Embraer to participate in a static display tour of the “Tech Lion” E195-E2 at Embraer’s offices at Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Thank you Embraer for hosting!

Azorra was recently invited by Embraer to participate in a static display tour of the “Tech Lion” E195-E2 at Embraer’s offices at Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Thank you Embraer for hosting!

Events, OEM, Partners, Team, Updates

May 5, 2022

Embraer E2 Demo Day

Azorra was recently invited to participate in the Airbus Demo Tour LATAM during their stop in Miami.  Members of our team, and our hosted business partners, enjoyed a SWISS A220-300 demo flight from Miami to Key West.

Thanks to Airbus for a great day!

Azorra was recently invited to participate in the Airbus Demo Tour LATAM during their stop in Miami.  Members of our team, and our hosted business partners, enjoyed a SWISS A220-300 demo flight from Miami to Key West.

Thanks to Airbus for a great day!

Airlines, Events, News, OEM, Partners, Team

April 12, 2022

A220 Demo Tour

Construction has begun at Azorra’s new office space at The Main in downtown Fort Lauderdale; 201 East Las Olas Blvd!   We are looking forward to the beautiful views from the 22nd floor, working together again under one roof, and some friendly office pool tournaments! 

Construction has begun at Azorra’s new office space at The Main in downtown Fort Lauderdale; 201 East Las Olas Blvd!   We are looking forward to the beautiful views from the 22nd floor, working together again under one roof, and some friendly office pool tournaments! 

News, Updates

March 15, 2022

Azorra's New Office Design

Construction Begins on Azorra’s New Office Space in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Azorra has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables Azorra to acquire E190-E2 or E195-E2 aircraft. At list prices, the order is valued at USD 3.9 billion. Azorra is a Florida-based aircraft leasing company specializing in executive, regional and crossover aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2023, adding a further 20 Embraer aircraft to the 21 already in Azorra’s existing and committed portfolio.

Azorra has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables Azorra to acquire E190-E2 or E195-E2 aircraft. At list prices, the order is valued at USD 3.9 billion. Azorra is a Florida-based aircraft leasing company specializing in executive, regional and crossover aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2023, adding a further 20 Embraer aircraft to the 21 already in Azorra’s existing and committed portfolio.

Acquisitions, Fleet, News, OEM, Partners, Press Release, Updates

January 24, 2022

Azorra Places Order For 20 Embraer E2 Aircraft

Azorra Embraer E195_E2

Azorra Orders 22 A220 Family Aircraft
Airbus has signed a purchase agreement with Azorra for twenty-two A220 Family aircraft including twenty A220-300s and two ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft. Azorra is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, based aircraft lessor focused on executive, regional and mid-size (“crossover”) aircraft.
Azorra’s purchase is the latest endorsement for the A220 Family aircraft and reaffirms the strong market demand for Airbus’ newest single-aisle aircraft.

Azorra Orders 22 A220 Family Aircraft
Airbus has signed a purchase agreement with Azorra for twenty-two A220 Family aircraft including twenty A220-300s and two ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft. Azorra is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, based aircraft lessor focused on executive, regional and mid-size (“crossover”) aircraft.
Azorra’s purchase is the latest endorsement for the A220 Family aircraft and reaffirms the strong market demand for Airbus’ newest single-aisle aircraft.

Fleet, News, OEM, Partners, Press Release

January 10, 2022

Azorra Orders A220 Airbus

Azorra Orders 22 A220 Family Aircraft

Azorra welcomes the newest member of our Team, Oko J. Nelson.

Oko J. Nelson is joining Azorra as an Analyst with responsibility for conducting pricing and financial analysis related to aircraft acquisitions and sales, as well corporate forecasting. 

Azorra welcomes the newest member of our Team, Oko J. Nelson.

Oko J. Nelson is joining Azorra as an Analyst with responsibility for conducting pricing and financial analysis related to aircraft acquisitions and sales, as well corporate forecasting. 

Careers, New Hires, News, Team

January 5, 2022

Azorra Welcomes Oko J. Nelson as Analyst

Azorra Welcomes Oko

Happy Holidays! On Dec 10th, 2021, Azorra celebrated it’s Holiday Party with Team members and their partners.  Much merriment ensued as this was the first meeting in 2021 where (nearly) everyone was able to gather and mingle in their holiday finest. The party was hosted in downtown Fort Lauderdale at The Main, 201 East Las Olas Blvd, which is also the address […]

Happy Holidays! On Dec 10th, 2021, Azorra celebrated it’s Holiday Party with Team members and their partners.  Much merriment ensued as this was the first meeting in 2021 where (nearly) everyone was able to gather and mingle in their holiday finest. The party was hosted in downtown Fort Lauderdale at The Main, 201 East Las Olas Blvd, which is also the address […]

Events, Team

December 27, 2021

Holiday Party with Azorra's Team

Azorra’s Holiday Party 2021

Eve and Azorra Partnership
Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and Azorra, a longstanding partner and lessor of Embraer aircraft, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This collaboration, in addition to the investor partnership announced today, confirms Azorra and Eve’s joint commitment to provide accessible transportation and infrastructure solutions for early adopters of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry.

Eve and Azorra Partnership
Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and Azorra, a longstanding partner and lessor of Embraer aircraft, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This collaboration, in addition to the investor partnership announced today, confirms Azorra and Eve’s joint commitment to provide accessible transportation and infrastructure solutions for early adopters of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry.

Fleet, News, OEM, Partners, Press Release

December 21, 2021

Eve and Azorra sign partnership with order for 200 eVTOLs

Azorra x Eve eVTOL Helicopter Rendering

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