Global aviation finance platform SMBC Aviation Capital has finalized a firm agreement for the purchase of 100 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Signed during the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), the transaction comprises 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft.
This strategic commitment reinforces the company’s standing as one of the world’s leading lessors, securing long-term next-generation capacity and delivery slots for airlines in a high-demand operational environment.
Key Deal Highlights
- Order Breakdown: 65 Airbus A321neo and 35 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
- Delivery Timeline: Secured single-aisle capacity extending through the mid-2030s.
The agreement strengthens a 25-year strategic commercial partnership between the lessor and Airbus, aimed at addressing the evolving requirements of global air transport.
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Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, highlighted the significance of the deal for the sector:
“This major new order will provide our airline customers with access to a continuous stream of next-generation A320neo family aircraft deliveries through the mid-2030s. We are pleased to deepen the strategic partnership we have built with Airbus over the past 25 years, and this latest order reflects our confidence in the long-term demand for the A320neo family. Today’s announcement underscores SMBC Aviation Capital’s long-term commitment to supporting our airline customers, positioning us as the world’s leading aviation finance platform, ready to meet their evolving needs.”
On behalf of the manufacturer, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales for Airbus Commercial Aircraft, underscored the lessor’s prominent position in the aircraft leasing market:
“Our partnership with SMBC Aviation Capital goes from strength to strength. We are honored to join SMBC Aviation Capital in finalizing this order for additional A320neo family aircraft—the most leased and commercialized aircraft in the world, making it the benchmark for airlines, lessors, and investors alike. SMBC Aviation Capital’s investment reflects the global market’s appetite for the A320neo family over the coming years, as customers choose the latest, most efficient generation to expand and modernize their fleets.”
SMBC Aviation Capital stands as one of the largest institutional customers for Airbus single-aisle aircraft. Combining orders placed alongside its parent company, Sumitomo Corporation, the firm holds cumulative commitments for over 900 aircraft directly with the European OEM across various product lines.
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