SMBC Aviation Capital Places Firm Order for 100 Additional Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
- Joe Breitfeller
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Airbus has today announced that SMBC Aviation Capital has placed an addition firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft, including 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos.
On Monday (July 20, 2026), Airbus announced from the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aviation finance platform, has placed a firm order for an additional 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft. SMBC Aviation Capital is already one of the largest customers for the A320 Family and together with their parent company Sumitomo Corporation, accounts for over 900 total commitments directly from Airbus for all Airbus aircraft types.
In Monday’s announcement, SMBC Aviation Capital’s CEO, Peter Barrett, said,
“This significant new order will give our airline customers access to a continuous delivery pipeline of the latest technology A320neo family aircraft into the mid-2030s. We are pleased to build on the deep partnership we have established with Airbus over the last 25 years, and this latest order reflects our confidence in the long-term demand for the A320neo family. Today’s announcement reflects SMBC Aviation Capital’s long-term commitment to supporting our airline customers, positioning us as the leading global aviation finance platform, ready to meet their ever-evolving needs.”
Also commenting on the additional A320neo Family order, Airbus’ EVP Sales – Commercial Aircraft, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, said,
“Our partnership with SMBC Aviation Capital goes from strength to strength. We are honoured to stand with SMBC Aviation Capital as they place this order for additional A320neo family aircraft - the world’s most leased and most traded aircraft making it the benchmark for airlines, lessors and investors alike. SMBC Aviation Capital’s investment reflects the global market appetite for the A320neo Family for the years to come as customers select the latest generation and most efficient aircraft to grow and renew fleets.”
The Airbus A320 Family the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 20,200 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo, offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20 percent fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximizing passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.
Source: Airbus