Volaris has taken delivery of the first of two A321-271NX aircraf

SMBC Aviation Capital delivers Airbus A321NX to Volaris

SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the delivery of one Airbus A321-271NX aircraft (MSN 11646) equipped with two PW1133G-JM engines to Mexican low-cost airline Volaris. The carrier is based in Santa Fe, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City with bases in Cancún, Culiacán, Guadalajara, León/Del Bajío, Mexicali, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Tijuana. The aircraft and associated engines were […]

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SMBC Aviation Capital receives US$710 million insurance settlement

Financial

SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the successful settlement of insurance claims, resulting in the receipt of approximately US$710 million (£592 million). This settlement pertains to its aircraft that were previously leased to Aeroflot. The funds represent the resolution of insurance claims filed by SMBC Aviation Capital under Aeroflot’s insurance and reinsurance policies, covering a total

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SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered 25 Boeing 737 MAX jets

SMBC to purchase 25 more 737-8s

Aircraft & Engines

Airplane lessor SMBC Aviation Capital is ordering 25 737-8s from Boeing. The new order increases SMBC’s backlog to 81 737 MAX jets focused on the successful 737-8. With travel demand surging around the globe, lessors are looking to increase their single-aisle portfolios to provide airlines with more fuel-efficient jets capable of operating across various route

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SMBC Aviation Capital delivers Airbus A321NX to Volaris

SMBC Aviation Capital receives US$710 million insurance settlement

SMBC to purchase 25 more 737-8s

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