Finance
Aircraft Lessor AerCap Orders 100 Airbus A320neo Jets
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 18, 2026
Quick Summary
AerCap has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo‑family jets, significantly boosting its narrowbody fleet pipeline and underscoring demand for fuel‑efficient aircraft.
Aircraft lessor AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo jets
AerCap's Major Airbus A320neo Order Details
Order Announcement and Breakdown
March 18 (Reuters) - Aircraft leasing major AerCap agreed to buy 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, the companies said on Wednesday.
Aircraft Types and Delivery Timeline
The order includes 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft, with deliveries planned to begin in 2028, continuing through 2034, they said.
Order Book Expansion
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said the company is using 45 of its previously agreed Airbus options and adding 55 more A320neo family aircraft to the order book.
Engine Leasing Agreement
LEAP-1A Engine Lease
The aircraft lessor said it will also sign a long‑term lease agreement with CFM International for 48 LEAP‑1A engines, with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2026.
CFM International Joint Venture
The CFM engines are made by a joint venture between General Electric and France's Safran.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Mihika Sharma in BengaluruEditing by Tomasz Janowski and Harikrishnan Nair)
Key Takeaways
- •The 100‑jet order builds on AerCap’s existing forward book of 161 A320neo Family aircraft already on order for delivery between 2026 and onwards, plus options for 45 more (aercap.com).
- •This move reinforces AerCap’s strategy to capitalize on the strong market demand for modern, fuel‑efficient single‑aisle aircraft amid airlines’ fleet renewal efforts (en.wikipedia.org).
- •The expanded order positions AerCap to meet anticipated future leasing demand and enhances its asset flexibility in a competitive aviation leasing landscape (everyticker.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aircraft lessor AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo jets
1Who is AerCap?
AerCap is a leading aircraft leasing company involved in financing and leasing commercial jets worldwide.
2How many Airbus A320neo jets did AerCap order?
AerCap ordered 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets.
3When was the AerCap Airbus A320neo order announced?
The order was announced on March 18.
4What type of aircraft did AerCap agree to purchase?
AerCap agreed to purchase Airbus A320neo-family jets.
