BOC Aviation Continues Fleet Expansion

A wide-ranging aircraft leasing company has inked a firm deal with Airbus for 80 new A320neo family aircraft, bringing their total fleet orders to 453 from the marque. 

The breakdown will see the 80 total aircraft split between 10 A321XLR, 50 A321neo and 20 A320neos for delivery throughout 2027 and 2029. The Singaporean aircraft lessor has, like many others in its market, seen increasing demand from its clients around the world, and it doesn't seem to be too picky about which manufacturer they come from. Last month, BOC Aviation entered into a similar deal with Boeing for the purchase of 11 737 Max 9  through 2024. Before this most recent Airbus purchase, the firm had 110 aircraft on order, with 55 737 Max family planes, 21 787s, and 33 A320neos. THeir roster of customers spans the globe, with the bulk of their client airlines throughout Asia. 

“We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Airbus, with whom we have partnered for more than 26 years,” said Robert Martin, CEO of BOC Aviation. “This is the largest single order that we have ever placed and it will bring our total Airbus aircraft purchased since inception to 546. It underscores our continued confidence in the A320neo family for its reliability and operational efficiency and reflects the popularity of the aircraft amongst our airline customers. We look forward to continuously providing our customers with such fuel-efficient and technologically advanced aircraft solutions.”

“Airbus thanks BOC Aviation for its unwavering trust and endorsement of the A320neo Family with its single largest order ever placed,” said Christian Scherer, had of Airbus International. “This significant long term order for 80 additional aircraft is a great testimony of the sustained value of our Single Aisle products by one of the world’s leading lessors, BOC Aviation. We salute its vision and foresight in securing future delivery positions of these most desirable assets in the single aisle segment now and in the longer run.”

FMI: www.airbus.com, www.bocaviation.com