Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements with Qanot Sharq Airlines for five new Airbus A321neo aircraft, comprising three A321-200neo XLRs and two A321-200neo LRs. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027, sourced from Air Lease’s orderbook with Airbus.
“We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Qanot Sharq and support the airline’s continued growth with the addition of five new Airbus A321neo LR/XLR aircraft,” said AJ Abedin, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Air Lease Corporation. “As the airline expands, these aircraft will enhance its network reach while offering exceptional performance, range, and fuel efficiency, enabling the airline to deliver high-quality service to the Uzbek market.”
Nosir Abdugafarov, owner of Qanot Sharq Airlines, added, “We are excited to expand our partnership with Air Lease and significantly grow our fleet with these new A321neo LR and XLR aircraft. These state-of-the-art aircraft will allow us to open new routes, improve fuel efficiency, and provide an enhanced travel experience for our passengers. As Uzbekistan’s first private airline, this agreement marks a key milestone in our vision to expand our network while maintaining our commitment to excellent service.”
Qanot Sharq Airlines, Uzbekistan’s first privately owned airline, operates from multiple regional airports, serving international destinations across the MENA region, APAC, and Europe.
