SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the signing of definitive lease agreements with United Airlines for 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The aircraft arrival was previously announced as part of United’s fleet plan in April 2024, and is scheduled to be delivered from 2026 and will come from SMBC Aviation Capital’s direct Airbus order book.

This deal announcement comes in addition to a recently completed 20 aircraft (Boeing 737-8 MAX) sale and leaseback transaction between SMBC Aviation Capital and United Airlines.

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