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SMBC delivers one Airbus A320-251N aircraft to Air India

SMBC has delivered the fourth of six A320-251N aircraft to Air India
SMBC has delivered the fourth of six A320-251N aircraft to Air India © AirTeamImages

SMBC Aviation Capital, the global aircraft leasing company, has reported the delivery of one A320-251N aircraft (MSN 12016) equipped with two two LEAP-1A26 engines to .

The aircraft and associated engines were delivered while located at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, France.

This is the fourth of six A320-251N aircraft contracted for delivery to Air India from 's direct with Airbus.

was established in 2001 through the merger of two leading Japanese banks, The Sakura Bank, Limited and The Sumitomo Bank, Limited. SMBC has more than 400 years history and today is one of the largest banks in Japan. SMBC's competitive advantages include a strong customer base and an extensive line-up of financial products and services that leverage the expertise of strategic Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group companies in specialised areas.

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