Press Release
BOC AVIATION ORDERS 70 NEW AIRBUS A320NEO FAMILY AIRCRAFT
31 Mar 2025
BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Airbus S.A.S (“Airbus”) to purchase 70 new Airbus A320NEO family aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery through to 2032 and include conversion rights to other variants of the A320NEO family.
“This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 since our first order in 1996,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “This order solidifies our position as one of the top five global aircraft operating lessors and provides us with a strong delivery pipeline into the next decade. We look forward to providing more airline customers with this popular fuel-efficient and technologically advanced aircraft.”
Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said, "This new major order by BOC Aviation, is a testament to its enduring confidence in the A320 family – the world's most successful single-aisle aircraft. This significant investment makes BOC Aviation one of the largest Airbus customers and highlights the strong and continued market demand for our fuel-efficient aircraft and their long-term value. The A320 family delivers exceptional benefits to operators, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with BOC Aviation, providing airlines with cutting-edge fleet solutions."
About BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a portfolio of over 800 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 92 airlines in 48 countries and regions worldwide as at 31 December 2024. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx code: 2588) and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. For more information, visit www.bocaviation.com.
About Airbus
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus designs and manufactures modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in space systems, defence and security. In helicopters, Airbus provides efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
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