CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing), has signed lease agreements with LATAM Airlines Group for five Airbus A321-271NX aircraft. The agreements were announced on the sidelines of the ISTAT Americas conference.
The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. They will join another A321neo already on lease to LATAM from CDB Aviation’s orderbook, further strengthening the lessor’s relationship with the Latin American airline group.
Luis da Silva, Head of Commercial, Americas at CDB Aviation, said the company is pleased to deepen its partnership with LATAM, supporting the airline’s investment in next-generation aircraft designed to improve operational flexibility across its hub network while maintaining a strong focus on environmental performance.
He added that continued growth in air travel across South America is driving demand for fleet solutions that combine innovation, rapid execution and access to the most modern aircraft types. According to da Silva, such capabilities will play an important role in supporting the strategic expansion plans of airlines across the region.
CDB Aviation said its commercial team is actively engaging with South American carriers to help them capitalise on market growth opportunities. The company aims to support airlines such as LATAM in expanding their fleets while also strengthening its own presence in what it describes as a critical and fast-growing aviation market.
