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AviLease orders Airbus A350F freighters and A320neo Family aircraft
AviLease, the global aircraft lessor based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced a major new order with Airbus during the 2025 Paris Airshow. The initial agreement includes 10 A350F freighter aircraft and 30 A320neo Family jets, with provisions for a future increase to 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neo aircraft.
Edward O'Byrne, CEO of AviLease, remarked:
'We are proud to establish an Airbus order book, strengthening our position as a full-service, investment-grade global lessor. The addition of these latest-generation aircraft enhances our ability to offer modern, fuel-efficient fleet solutions to our airline partners in Saudi Arabia and around the world. We thank our local partners and Airbus for the strong long-term partnership we have established and look forward to placing these aircraft across our valued customer base.'
Airbus also welcomed the partnership. Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales for Airbus' Commercial Aircraft business, stated:
'We are delighted to welcome AviLease as Airbus' latest customer with this significant order for the all-new A350F and leading A320neo Family. The A350F will set the benchmark in air cargo, offering at least 20% reduced fuel burn, better loading capacity, and increased range, while the A320neo Family continues to be the world's most popular single-aisle aircraft. This dual order reinforces AviLease's credentials as a leading lessor and demonstrates the broad appeal of our products among lessors and their airline customers.'
The A350F boasts the largest main deck cargo door in the industry, with its fuselage length and capacity tailored to accommodate standard pallets and containers. Over 70% of the aircraft's structure is built from advanced materials, enabling a 46-tonne lighter take-off weight compared to competing freighters. Additionally, the A350F is the only freighter that will fully comply with ICAO's enhanced CO₂ emissions standards set to take effect in 2027.
