CALC Orders 30 More Airbus A320neo Family Jets

‍TOULOUSE — China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has firmed an order for 30 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, further expanding one of the largest Airbus portfolios among global lessors.

The agreement marks CALC’s fifth commitment with Airbus, bringing its total Airbus backlog to 282 aircraft, including 203 A320neo-family jets.

CALC Chief Executive Mike Poon said the new order reflects both continued customer demand and the lessor’s commitment to fleet modernisation. Airbus EVP Sales Benoît de Saint-Exupéry described CALC as a long-standing and valued partner whose repeat commitments underscore the A320neo’s market strength.

The faithful A320neo remains the world’s most-ordered single-aisle family with more than 19,000 commitments worldwide. Airbus says the type delivers at least 20% lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions versus the previous-generation A320ceo, while offering one of the widest cabins in the single-aisle segment.

All Airbus aircraft are currently certified to operate on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with the manufacturer targeting 100% SAF capability by 2030.

CALC’s follow-on order reinforces two clear industry trends: lessors continue to dominate new-aircraft placements, owning over 50% of the global commercial aircraft fleet, and demand for efficient single-aisle jets remains exceptionally strong, particularly in Asia, one of the fastest-growing aviation markets where traffic growth and airline fleet renewal are accelerating as international demand normalizes.