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Air Lease Corporation Delivers Two New Airbus A321neos to China Airlines

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the delivery of two new Airbus A321-200neos on long-term lease to China Airlines, with deliveries on August 16th and August 20th, respectively.


A China Airlines Airbus A321neo in Final Assembly - Courtesy Airbus
A China Airlines Airbus A321neo in Final Assembly - Courtesy Airbus

On Wednesday (August 20, 2025), Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the delivery of two new Airbus A321-200neos on long-term lease to China Airlines.  The two new aircraft were delivered on August 16th and 20th from ALC’s orderbook with Airbus.  China Airlines continues to expand fleet capacity, while optimizing their route network.  By introducing leased A321neos, the carrier is implementing their strategy for steady global network development and fleet modernization, while delivering exceptional inflight services and maintaining market competitiveness.


In Wednesday’s announcement, Air Lease Corporation’s President and CEO, John L. Plueger, said,


“We are pleased to lease and deliver these two additional new A321neos to our valued long-term customer, China Airlines, to help with their further fleet development and expansion.”


Founded in 1959, Taiwan-based China Airlines now employs more over 10,000 people worldwide, and the Group’s fleet has grown to 115 aircraft.  The carrier embraces corporate sustainability and strives to become the leading airline in the Asia-Pacific and fly worldwide by providing every traveler with an elevated flying experience.  China Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, providing customers with access to an extensive global network of more than 13,600 daily flights to 1,000 destinations in 160 countries.


Based in Los Angeles, California, Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) is a leading global aircraft leasing company.  The ALC team is principally involved in the purchase of commercial aircraft and leasing them to airlines worldwide with customized leasing and financing solutions.  At June 30, 2025, the company had a globally diversified customer base of 109 airlines across 55 countries.


 

Source: Air Lease Corporation

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