Wed, 23 Jan 2019 |
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 65 A320neo
Family Aircraft
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SMBC Aviation Capital has boosted its total
order book for the Airbus A320neo Family to 181 aircraft after
signing a firm order for an additional 65 A320neo Family aircraft,
of which 15 are A321neos and 50 are A320neos.
In addition, the agreement includes an upsizing
of 15 A320neo from a pre-existing order to 15 of the largest
member of the single-aisle Family – the A321neo – taking SMBC
Aviation Capital’s total for the type to 30.
“Demand for the latest
technology aircraft has been strong both from our existing and new
customers, hence our decision to proceed with this order,” said
Peter Barrett, CEO, SMBC Aviation Capital. “In
the current environment, airlines are seeking more fuel efficient
aircraft. The make-up of our order book positions us very well for
the future to deliver on those needs.”
The order for
65 is in addition to an earlier agreement for six A320neo made in
March, bringing the total number of A320neo Family ordered in 2018
to 71.
“As one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors, SMBC
Aviation Capital’s repeat order demonstrates its financial
astuteness in making wise investments in the A320neo Family. In
2018, the direct leasing market represented over 30% of our 800
worldwide deliveries – as much as Europe and the Americas
combined,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial
Officer.
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