TrueNoord Delivers Three New Airbus A220-300s to Breeze Airways
- Joe Breitfeller
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Aircraft Lessor TrueNoord has today announced the delivery of three factory-new Airbus A220-300s to Breeze Airways. This introduces the first Airbus aircraft into TrueNoord’s fleet.
On Thursday (March 5, 2026), specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, announced the delivery of three factory-new Airbus A220-300s to Breeze Airways under a long-term sale-and-leaseback agreement. This landmark transaction marks TrueNoord’s first Airbus deal and the largest aircraft type to join the company’s portfolio to date. All three aircraft were delivered to Breeze in February 2026.
In Thursday’s announcement, TrueNoord’s Sales Director – Americas, Marten Grift, said,
“We are very pleased to support our existing customer Breeze with the lease of these modern and highly efficient A220s. The aircraft type is central to Breeze’s strategy of transitioning to a single-type fleet and expanding its network across under-connected Tier 2 and Tier 3 city pairs. The right-sized seat capacity and lower operating costs of the type are enabling Breeze to profitably serve routes that larger narrowbody jets cannot sustain. A trend we are increasingly seeing across the Americas as operators seek to expand or renew their fleets with new-generation aircraft.”
Also commenting on the sale-and-leaseback transaction, TrueNoord’s CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman, said,
“This transaction introduces the first Airbus aircraft into the TrueNoord fleet, marking another important strategic milestone for the Company. This agreement underscores TrueNoord’s commitment to supporting innovative operators, such as Breeze, with next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. The A220 complements TrueNoord’s existing Embraer E2 order book and highlights our appetite for new generation 100-150 seat class aircraft. This important announcement sets the tone for the months ahead as we continue on our strong upwards growth path into 2026 and beyond.”
Breeze Airways’ Chief Financial Officer, Trent Porter, added,
“Partners like TrueNoord enable us to continue our mission of providing affordable and convenient air service to our Guests across 86 cities in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.”
TrueNoord is a rapidly growing regional aircraft leasing company with offices in Amsterdam, Dublin, London and Singapore. The lessor invests heavily in the latest technology turboprops and regional jet aircraft. TrueNoord is supported by cornerstone investors including Freshstream, BlackRock, abrdn / PATRIA, and others. TrueNoord currently owns a fleet of more than 100 latest technology turboprop, regional jet, and crossover aircraft on lease to more than 30 operators across 24 countries. TrueNoord’s fleet of new and in-production aircraft include models in the 50-150 seat class from manufacturers including ATR, Airbus, Embraer, and De Havilland Canada.
Breeze Airways operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 76 cities in 34 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze took flight in May 2021 bringing premium, affordable, and nonstop air service to secondary markets on its flagship fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Breeze was the first U.S. domestic airline to be certified by Autism Double Checked and is the official airline of Make-a-Wish Utah. With seamless booking, free family seating, fast onboard Wi-Fi, preferred seat options, no change and cancel fees, and customized booking options, Breeze makes it easy to buy and Seriously Nice™ to fly.
Source(s): TrueNoord / Breeze Airways
