As we approach the end of the year, airframers are scrambling to get the last orders in and get deliveries to customers. Airbus has picked up an order from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC).
CALC Airbus A320neo aircraft flying over Hong Kong, Rendering – Airbus
CALC has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft. These, in turn, will be leased to CALC’s customers.
The aircraft are scheduled for delivery through to 2033 and include conversion rights to other variants of the Airbus A320 family.
In Quotes
Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC, said:
“Our enduring partnership with Airbus has been central to CALC’s growth,”
“This latest order reflects our shared vision for innovation and sustainable aviation. We are proud to grow alongside Airbus and to continue providing our airline customers worldwide with high-value, modern aircraft solutions.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
“CALC has been a long time valued partner of Airbus with its first order placed in 2012, and it’s a privilege to see another repeat order,” said
“CALC’s deep understanding of the market and what its customers demand is a solid endorsement of the A320neo Family. This commitment reinforces their strength as a lessor with the most efficient, versatile, and in-demand single-aisle aircraft for their customers.”
Ending the year strong
As we come to the end of the year, all airframers will be seeking to get aircraft out and delivered to customers, as well as attempting to seal the deal on orders. This is so that delivery targets and order predictions are met, and planning for 2026, 2027 and beyond can ramp up to full speed.
That and please those pesky shareholders who demand to see those revenue and ever-growing growth numbers.
For CALC, further capacity is no bad thing, given the insatiable demand for single-aisle aircraft – be they for new or existing customers.
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