BOC Aviation and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of fifteen Embraer 190 aircraft (E190). Deliveries are scheduled from the fourth quarter of 2012 through 2014.

Mr. Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BOC Aviation, said "We see excellent potential for the E190 not only here in Asia where there is strong growth but also with airlines around the world that have discovered the importance of 100-seat aircraft capacity, both in developing new markets and complementing narrow-body operations with relevant economic gains. The E190 will allow us to expand the range of BOC Aviation products to customers in established and emerging markets."

Mr. Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, Embraer President, Commercial Aviation, added "The expertise, experience, and market penetration of BOC Aviation will provide our mutual airline customers with a wider range of financing opportunities as airlines continue to grow their E-Jet fleets. We are honored to have BOC Aviation as our newest partner in the E-Jet program and we look forward to working together and building this new relationship."

BOC Aviation is the leading Asia-based aircraft leasing company with a portfolio of 179 Airbus and Boeing aircraft operated by airlines worldwide. Including today's announcement, the Company has 73 aircraft on firm order. BOC Aviation has one of the youngest fleets in the industry with an average aircraft age of less than four years.