2023-06-21 10:00:00
The leasing company Avolo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the order of 20 Airbus A330-900while the Indian low cost The bottom took four Boeing 737-8 additional.
On the third day of the Paris Air Show on June 21, 2023, and after having announced an order for 40 737 MAX the day before, the international leasing company Avolo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the order of 20 A330neo aircraft. Avolon’s selection of the A330-900 “reflects its vision to secure first slots available, in order to take advantage of the growing demand for wide-bodied aircraft around the world,” said an Airbus press release. Including owned, managed and committed aircraft, Avolon currently has a total fleet of 616 Airbus (55 A330neo as well as 208 A320ceo, 285 A320neo, 51 A330ceo and 17 A350).
Andy Cronin, CEO of Avolon, said: We have been a strong supporter of the A330neo program since its launch and with our existing widebody order book fully filled, we are now locking in future growth in a limited supply environment. Our expanded delivery pipeline allows us to offer our customers the A330neo range and reduced emissions to meet their evolving fleet needs. Our recent aircraft orders and commitments reflect our confidence in the aviation industry’s long-term growth trajectory, which is outlined in our recent World Fleet Forecast which predicts that the global passenger fleet will nearly double by 2042 ».
« It’s fantastic to see Avolon once again making additional investments in the A330neo and leading the lessor market in revamping widebody aircraft. Avolon’s vision and timing could not be better with this commitment for 20 additional aircraft to its portfolio. Avolon will benefit from the strong wave of growth and replacement we are currently seeing in all markets added Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at Airbus.
Until May 2023, at A330 family had accumulated 1,775 firm orders from 130 customers worldwide, making it “the most popular widebody family in the world, dominating the short- and medium-haul widebody market”.
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Boeing for its part confirmed on Wednesday an order for four jets 737-8 additional by Akasa Airwhich launched its operations in 737 MAX last August at the airport of Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (it has since grown to operate a network of 16 destinations). The Indian carrier’s order book now includes 76 aircraft, including 23 737-8 et 53 737-8-200. « Es the fastest growing airline in the world, we are delighted to add four more Boeing 737-8s to our fleet, bringing our initial order of 72 aircraft to 76 jets to be delivered. over the next four years. In addition to supporting our rapid domestic expansion, these aircraft allow us to take full advantage of the class-leading 737-8 with its unmatched range as we prepare for our foray onto international routes. said Vinay Dube, founder and CEO of Akasa Air.
As passenger traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in India, this additional order from Akasa “ demonstrates industry-leading 737 MAX capabilities in the world’s fastest growing commercial aviation market said Brad McMullen, Boeing’s senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing.
Boeing customers have placed “more than 1,000 orders and commitments for the company’s new commercial aircraft since July 2022. This includes more than 750 737 MAX aircraft, reflecting the value of family versatility and community.”
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