AerCap
orders 100 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse,
France, 18 March 2026
– AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) has signed a firm order with
Airbus for 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft. This transaction
underscores AirCap’s strategy of investing in the world's most
in-demand, fuel-efficient technology to meet the long-term
requirements of its global airline customer base.
“This
order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft reflects our strong belief in
the long-term demand for these highly efficient aircraft and will
help meet the continued demand we see from our customers for both
growth and replacement needs,” said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap.
"As the world’s largest owner of commercial aircraft, our
strategy is clear: we invest in the assets that provide our airline
customers with the best economics and the lowest emissions. This
landmark transaction ensures that AerCap will continue to lead the
industry in fleet modernization well into the next decade.”
“This
order is the largest single direct order for the type ever placed by
AerCap with Airbus, and is a powerful endorsement of the A320neo
Family’s enduring value and market-leading performance,” said
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial
Aircraft business. “We are extremely grateful and proud to support
AerCap’s vision in accelerating the global transition towards
newer, modern aircraft and more efficient operations.”
The
A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft,
having won more than 19,000 orders globally. The Family includes the
largest member, the A321neo, offering unparalleled range and
performance. The Family 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.
As
with all Airbus aircraft, 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.
