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Avolon aircraft portfolio and order developments

Overview

Irish aircraft lessor Avolon has engaged in significant asset restructuring and fleet expansion. In late September 2026, the company reached an agreement to sell a 33-aircraft portfolio, valued at approximately $1.609 billion, to Qatar-based Lesha Bank. The sale includes a mix of narrowbody and widebody jets, such as Boeing 737 MAX 8s, Airbus A330s, and Airbus A350s, which are currently leased to 25 global airlines. Ownership transfer is expected to be completed by March 31, 2027.

Following this divestment, Avolon announced a massive order for 250 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, marking the largest order in the company’s history with either manufacturer. This transaction includes 140 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 110 Airbus aircraft (75 A320neo family models and 35 A330-900 widebodies), with options for an additional 100 Airbus jets. These developments bring Avolon’s total firm aircraft orders to 749. The orders are subject to approval by shareholders of Bohai Leasing, which owns 70% of Avolon, with a decision expected by the end of October 2026.

In mid-October 2026, further details emerged regarding the Airbus acquisition. Avolon secured 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines to power the 35 A330neo widebody jets. CEO Andy Cronin noted that the order strengthens the company’s long-term delivery pipeline to support customer fleet growth and replacement needs through the next decade. Following these transactions, Avolon’s total order for the A330-900 has reached 114 aircraft, while its A320 family order book has risen to approximately 650 aircraft.

Entities

Avolon · Airbus · Bohai Leasing · Boeing · Andy Cronin

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Avolon placed a firm order for 110 aircraft from Airbus.
[● 4 SOURCES] The order includes 35 A330-900 aircraft and 75 A320neo family aircraft.
[● 4 SOURCES] Avolon's total order count for the A330-900 model has reached 114 aircraft.
[● 4 SOURCES] Avolon's total order book for the A320 family aircraft has risen to approximately 650 aircraft.
[● 2 SOURCES] Avolon ordered 35 Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
[● 2 SOURCES] Avolon ordered 75 aircraft from the A320neo family.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Airbus order includes options for a further 100 aircraft.
[● 2 SOURCES] Rolls-Royce secured an order for 70 Trent 7000 engines.
[● 2 SOURCES] Avolon’s total order for the A330-900 has increased to 114 aircraft.
[● 2 SOURCES] Avolon’s A320 family order book has risen to approximately 650 aircraft.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Trent 7000 engine delivers 14% better fuel burn per seat than the previous generation.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury aims to deliver approximately 870 commercial aircraft this year.

Timeline

14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Avolon orders 110 Airbus aircraft and 70 Rolls-Royce engines
Avolon has ordered 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo family jets, alongside 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Avolon orders 250 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus
Aircraft leasing firm Avolon has placed firm orders for 250 new Boeing and Airbus jets to meet global demand, pending approval from its controlling shareholder, Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Avolon places massive 250-aircraft order with Airbus and Boeing
Avolon has placed a historic 250-aircraft order with Airbus and Boeing, including 140 Boeing 737 MAX and 110 Airbus jets, to support long-term airline fleet growth.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Avolon sells 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank
Avolon is selling a 33-aircraft portfolio, including Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A350 jets, to Qatar's Lesha Bank in a deal valued at approximately $1.609 billion.

Sources

aerobuzz.de · aeromorning.com · aeronoticias.com.pe · aerotelegraph.com · aerotime.aero · africanpilot.co.za · aresdifesa.it · avioblog.it · check-in.dk · eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk · ecodellapista.it · fakti.bg · financial-news.co.uk · finanznachrichten.de · haber.aero · m.airporthaber.com · md80.it · mindanaotimes.com.ph · mobilitate.eu · mtdcnc.com · nacionalno.mk · rynek-lotniczy.pl · sky-budget.com · spacemoney.com.br · trabzonhabermerkezi.com · travelradar.aero · wnp.pl · work.letectvi.cz

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