Chinese lessor CALC places firm order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) finalized a firm order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled through 2033, Airbus announced on December 30.

This fifth direct order from CALC allows the lessor to convert the purchase to other A320 family variants, expanding operational flexibility across its portfolio. The transaction increases CALC’s cumulative Airbus orders to 105 aircraft.

“Our partnership with Airbus started in 2012, and in 2014 we became the first Chinese lessor to place a direct bulk order with the company. While today’s order is another milestone in CALC’s journey to build a next-generation, future-ready fleet and solidify our position as one of the leading global aircraft lessors,” said Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC.

According to Airbus, CALC’s total commitments now reach 282 aircraft, of which 203 are from the A320 family. The company’s initial Airbus order was placed in July 2012 for A320ceo models.

Subsequent agreements included a 2014 order for 100 A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, a 2017 order for 65 A320neo family jets, and a 2020 order for 40 A321neo units.

“CALC has been a long-time valued partner of Airbus with its first order placed in 2012, and it’s a privilege to see another repeat order,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

CALC’s expanded Airbus portfolio supports its strategy to supply next-generation narrowbody aircraft to airlines across Asia and other regions, as lessors continue to play a central role in global fleet renewal.

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