He also expressed hope to expand CLC's market share in the field of aviation leasing through this cooperation.

The Airbus Chief Operating Officer for Customers John Leahy said the financing solutions provided by Chinese partner could help worldwide airliners to better cope with the gloomy civil aviation market.

With a registered capital of eight billion yuan (US$1.17 billion), CLC is the major financial leasing company held by the China Development Bank.

Mainly engaged in aviation leasing and leasing of large equipment and hi-tech facilities, CLC also focus on leasing of traffic, energy and telecom equipment.