SMBC Aviation Capital announces landmark 200-aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing

• 200 latest-technology narrowbody aircraft orders announced at 2026 Farnborough Airshow - 100 Airbus A320neo Family and 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft 
• Orders ensure a continuous pipeline of new aircraft deliveries to mid-2030s, providing long-term fleet certainty for airline customers
• Airbus order comprises 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft; Boeing order comprises 60 737 MAX 10 and 40 737 MAX 8 aircraft
• Separate agreement signed with CFM International for up to 90 additional LEAP 1-A engines to power its Airbus A320neo family orders
• A significant order in SMBC Aviation Capital’s 25-year history 
• Latest-technology aircraft offer airline and investor customers increased operational flexibility to serve mix of short-haul and longer distance routes while offering significantly reduced fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions versus previous generation aircraft types

FARNBOROUGH, UK / DUBLIN, Ireland - 20 July 2026: SMBC Aviation Capital, the leading global aviation finance platform, today announced landmark agreements with Airbus and Boeing for a total of 200 latest-technology narrowbody aircraft, alongside a contract with engine manufacturer CFM International covering up to 90 additional LEAP 1-A engines. The orders, signed at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, cement SMBC Aviation Capital's status as the global aviation finance platform, positioned to provide airline and investor customers with the aircraft and financing products that they need to achieve their growth ambitions in the long term.

The Airbus agreement covers 100 A320neo Family aircraft, comprising firm orders for 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo. The Boeing agreement covers firm orders for 100 737 MAX aircraft, consisting of 60 737 MAX 10 and 40 737 MAX 8. The two aircraft families represent the latest generation of narrowbody aircraft, which deliver materially lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions compared to previous generation aircraft, while providing airlines with increased flexibility to up-gauge capacity and serve a mix of short-haul and longer distance routes. In addition, SMBC Aviation Capital signed an agreement with CFM International for up to 90 additional LEAP 1-A engines to power its existing Airbus A320neo family orders, comprising firm orders for 70 engines and purchase rights for an additional 20.

Peter Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of SMBC Aviation Capital, said:

"These transactions are a significant moment in SMBC Aviation Capital’s 25-year history and will ensure our customers have access to a continuous pipeline of the latest generation narrowbody aircraft through to the mid-2030s, enabling them to achieve their growth ambitions. These orders are strong statements of our confidence in the significant long-term demand for the A320neo family and the 737 MAX, the two latest generation narrowbody types that offer unmatched operational flexibility, fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability for our customers. 

This landmark combined aircraft order, which follows on from the recent completion of the Sumisho Air Lease transaction, means SMBC Aviation Capital is firmly positioned as the global aviation finance platform – offering one of the most competitive, well-capitalised and customer-focused leasing platforms in the industry, while delivering innovative solutions for our airline partners and sustainable returns for investors.” 

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Media Contacts

Conor Irwin, SMBC Aviation Capital                               +353 87 381 6106

Richard Webster-Smith, FGS Global                              +44 7766 421 989

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About SMBC Aviation Capital

SMBC Aviation Capital is the leading global aviation finance platform, servicing a fleet of 1700 aircraft with more than 170 airlines globally. Benefiting from the strong support of its shareholders Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital has a high-quality global airline customer base with an owned portfolio comprising 80% new technology aircraft (by net book value). SMBC Aviation Capital has a strong capital position and holds an A- and BBB+ rating with S&P and Fitch respectively, reflecting the long-term strength of its business. For more information, please visit: https://www.smbc.aero/