Airbus: China Aircraft Leasing Company commits to purchasing 100 A320 jets

The leading independent aircraft operating company in China; China Aircraft Leasing Company – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft.

The commitment comprises 74 A320neo, 16 A320ceo and 10 A321ceo. Including this new commitment, CALC’s total order tally with Airbus stands at 140 A320 Family aircraft.

“This new commitment to the A320 Family confirms the aircraft’s popularity and appeal, offering customers the best value for money, high reliability and best-in-class passenger comfort,” said Dr Mike Poon, CEO and Executive Director of CALC. “These key attributes make the A320 Family a perfect fit in CALC’s strategy to offer the most innovative and dynamic leasing solutions to aviation customers in China and around the globe.

The wings for the jets will be manufactured at the Airbus factory in Broughton.