Airbus secures major order from AviLease at Paris Air Show

Edward O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease, stated: “The addition of these latest generation aircraft enhances our ability to offer modern, fuel-efficient fleet solutions to our airline partners in Saudi Arabia and around the world.”

The narrowbody segment of AviLease’s order includes A320neo and A321neo aircraft but excludes A321XLRs. This move supports their strategy for a diverse and efficient portfolio. Engine selection for these narrowbody planes is yet to be finalized.

AviLease has chosen Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines for its A350F freighters, marking the first time such engines will operate on freighters in Saudi Arabia.

Despite industry-wide supply chain challenges, Airbus remains confident in meeting delivery schedules. Production of the A320neo Family is ramping up across multiple global assembly sites.

Since its establishment in 2022, AviLease has rapidly expanded its portfolio and presence in approximately 30 countries. Recently, it ordered 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and raised $6 billion in external financing alongside shareholder equity. The acquisition of Standard Chartered’s aviation finance portfolio has accelerated AviLease's growth trajectory towards becoming a top-10 global leasing firm ahead of schedule.