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SMBC Aviation Capital has placed an additional order for 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The announcement was made at the Farnborough Airshow, currently being held near London, United Kingdom.
The order comprises 65 Airbus A321neo aircraft and 35 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Peter Barrett, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMBC Aviation Capital, commented, “This significant new order will enable our airline customers to secure a continuing pipeline of Airbus A320neo Family aircraft deliveries through to the mid-2030s. It builds on the deep partnership we have developed with Airbus over the past 25 years. This order reflects our confidence in the long-term demand for A320neo Family aircraft.”
SMBC Aviation Capital is one of the largest customers for Airbus A320 Family aircraft. Together with its parent company, Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, it has commitments for more than 900 Airbus aircraft.