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AerCap Orders 100 Airbus Jets To Drive 'Long-Term Growth': CEO - AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER)

  • On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, AerCap Holdings announced an agreement to purchase 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, exercising 45 existing options while adding 55 new jets to its order book.
  • As the global leader in aviation leasing, AerCap serves approximately 300 customers worldwide with comprehensive fleet solutions, positioning the company to execute large-scale fleet acquisitions.
  • In connection with the aircraft order, AerCap will lease 48 LEAP-1A engines through its Shannon Engine Support joint venture with Safran Aircraft Engines, with deliveries beginning in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Supporting both Airbus and CFM's production commitments, the agreement enables Frontier Airlines to optimize its fleet while driving long-term growth for AerCap, CEO Aengus Kelly said.
  • Deliveries for the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2028 and continue through 2034, comprising 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft across the multi-year rollout.
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The Irish company AerCap, specializing in the leasing of aircraft, has just signed a contract for the acquisition of 100 Airbus, A320neo and A321neo. The amount of the contract reaches the highest levels: it is close to...

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