Broughton: Airbus lands major 70-jet deal with BOC Aviation

Airbus has confirmed a major new deal to supply 70 A320neo aircraft to BOC Aviation, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies.

The order is the latest in a long-running relationship between the two companies, and means BOC Aviation now has around 200 Airbus aircraft waiting to be delivered — the highest number it has ever had on order.

“This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 since our first order in 1996,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation.

“This order solidifies our position as one of the top five global aircraft operating lessors and provides us with a strong delivery pipeline into the next decade.”

The A320 wings are manufactured at Airbus’s Broughton plant, where more than 4,500 people are employed.

Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales for Airbus’s Commercial Aircraft business, said the agreement showed long-term confidence in the A320neo Family.

“This new major order by BOC Aviation is a testament to its enduring confidence in the A320 Family – the world’s most successful single-aisle aircraft,” he said.

The A320neo aircraft are known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Compared to previous generation models, they offer at least 20% fuel savings and lower CO₂ emissions.

They are already able to operate using up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with Airbus targeting full SAF capability by 2030.