China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo family aircraft, in response to “strong demand” for the aircraft from its customer base.
The agreement is CALC’s fifth order with Airbus, bringing its total number of Airbus aircraft ordered to 282, of which 203 are A320neo family aircraft.
Mike Poon, executive director and CEO of CALC, said the firm’s “enduring partnership” Airbus has been “central” to its growth.
“This latest order reflects our shared vision for innovation and sustainable aviation,” he said. “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, EVP for sales of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, said the repeat order is a “strong endorsement” of the A320neo family. CALC placed its first order with Airbus in 2012.
“This commitment reinforces their strength as a lessor with the most efficient, versatile, and in-demand single-aisle aircraft for their customers,” he said.
The A320 family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 19,000 orders globally.
It offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.
The A320 family is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF-capable by 2030.