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BOC AVIATION SIGNS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AJET AIRLINES FOR FIVE AIRBUS A321NEO AIRCRAFT

09 Jul 2026

  

BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has placed five Airbus A321NEO aircraft from the Company’s orderbook with AJet (“AJet”). All aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and are scheduled to deliver in 2028.

“We are pleased to further strengthen our long-standing relationship with the Turkish Airlines Group by extending our partnership to include its rapidly growing family member, AJet,” said Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer, BOC Aviation. “These new-generation A321NEO aircraft will complement AJet’s existing fleet, enhancing its continued network expansion across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and we look forward to supporting its success in the years ahead.”

Kerem Sarp, AJet CEO, commented: “We are delighted to begin our cooperation with BOC Aviation through this agreement. As AJet continues its growth journey, the addition of new generation A321NEO aircraft will play an important role in supporting our fleet modernization, network expansion, and sustainability goals. This agreement represents an important step in our commitment to expanding our network and providing an even better travel experience for our guests.”

 

About BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a portfolio of 813 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 88 airlines in 46 countries and regions worldwide as at 31 March 2026. 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 AJet

AJet is Türkiye’s youngest low-cost airline, operating under the Turkish Airlines umbrella. Relaunched in 2024 with a simplified, digital-first proposition, AJet connects travelers across 35 countries and 100 destinations with an expanding schedule and competitive fares. The airline has been awarded the APEX Four-Star Low-Cost Carrier rating twice (2024 and 2025) for its passenger experience, as well as the TCXA25 Accessibility Award (2025). AJet operates a fleet of approximately 100 aircraft and continues to grow across key gateways in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. For more information about AJet, visit www.ajet.com.

 

 

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