News — 2025

SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers A321NX to Salam Air

31/07/2025

Dublin, Ireland – July 31, 2025 – SMBC Aviation Capital is pleased to announce the successful delivery of one (1) Airbus A321-253NX aircraft, bearing manufacturer’s serial number 12631 (the “Aircraft”) and equipped with two (2) CFM International Model LEAP-1A33 engines, to Salam Air (“Salam Air”).

The delivery represents the first A321NX aircraft that SMBC Aviation Capital has delivered to Salam Air demonstrating the strength of our relationship. We look forward to delivering further future new technology aircraft to the airline.

[Pictured are Mohamed Al Khonji Chairman of Salam Air, Jennifer Loane Head of Sales Contract Management Airbus and Jamie Cahillane SVP Airline Marketing SMBC Aviation Capital.]

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