AWAS delivers a new 737-800 passenger aircraft to Lion Air

AWAS announced that today it has delivered a fourth aircraft, one 737-800, as part of a four aircraft transaction with PT Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air) for three 737-800s and one Airbus A320. These new aircraft were purchased directly by the airline from their respective manufacturers.

AWAS is providing a financing solution for all four aircraft and then placing them on long-term leases with Lion. This 737-800 will be assigned to and operated by Lion’s Indonesian full service subsidiary Batik Air.

Lion Air launched in Indonesia in 2000 with one aircraft. Today, Lion Air Group airlines now flies to more than 36 cities in Indonesia and many other destinations such as, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam on a fleet of brand new Boeing aircraft, with additional new Airbus A320 and Boeing aircraft on order. As the largest private carrier in Indonesia, we offer passengers not only affordable airfares in the market, but safe, comfortable, reliable and convenient air travel. Lion Air Group is proud to create opportunities for new travellers as well as empowering budget-conscious customers to fly more often by making travel affordable with its consistent low fares.