SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, comprising 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos, after recently placing an order for 100 Boeing 737 aircraft, reinforcing its strategy of maintaining a balanced narrow-body fleet portfolio.
The Airbus order, finalised at the Farnborough International Airshow, will support deliveries into the mid-2030s, chief executive Peter Barrett said, citing continued long-term demand for the A320neo family.
SMBC Aviation Capital is already one of Airbus’ largest A320 Family customers. Together with parent Sumitomo Corporation, it has more than 900 Airbus aircraft commitments.
