WDL-Aviation acquires four Embraer E190 jets

Published in the Press box. 

(Cologne26.11.18) WDL-Aviation is acquiring four Embraer E190 aircraft. The jets will replace WDL-Aviation's current fleet of BAE146 jets from February 2019.

The Embraer fleet is characterised by its modern design. The twin-engine jets offer space for around 100 passengers. The aircraft enable an improved customer experience. At the same time, operating costs can be reduced in connection with WDL-Aviation's long-standing ACMI and charter business.

WDL-Aviation, a member of the Zeitfracht Group, has been based at Cologne/Bonn Airport for almost 50 years. It is one of Europe's leading providers of aircraft leasing for commercial and private purposes. The company also offers partial services such as the leasing of aircraft, crew, maintenance and various complete solutions.

Walter Böhnke, Managing Director of WDL Aviation, said on Monday: "We are delighted to have acquired four new Embraer 190 jets to replace our fleet of BAE146 aircraft. We are convinced that we have found aircraft that offer our customers a better flying experience." Wolfram Simon-Schröter, Managing Director of the Zeitfracht Group, added: "The purchase fits perfectly with the company's growth strategy, which is based on a strong customer focus."

About WDL-Aviation

WDL-Aviation was founded in 1974 and is based at Cologne/Bonn Airport. The founder, Theodor Wüllenkemper, took over the operation of work and training flights in 1955 - immediately after Lufthansa and before LTU. Today, the company is a leading provider of aircraft leasing, commercial and private charter flights. WDL-Aviation was recently taken over by the Zeitfracht Group and is a member of the Federal Association of German Airlines (BDF) and the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig).