Paris Airshow: Avolon to lease 10 Airbus A321neos to Türkiye’s AJet

The agreement was marked by a ceremony at the Paris Air Show, and the new aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2027.

The aircraft will support AJet’s fleet renewal and network expansion strategy. AJet currently operates 92 aircraft flying to 100 destinations in Türkiye, the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and CIS.

Avolon has 140 A320neo family aircraft in its delivered fleet, and 294 A320neo family aircraft in its orderbook. These aircraft deliver 20% lower fuel burn, CO2 emissions and 50% noise reduction compared to previous-generation Airbus A320 aircraft.

Prof Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, said:

“We are pleased to expand our partnership with Avolon through this latest agreement. The addition of these next-generation A321neo aircraft will support AJet’s growth strategy while contributing to our sustainability goals with improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We look forward to continuing our cooperation as we expand AJet’s network and enhance its fleet.”

Andy Cronin, Avolon CEO, commented: “We are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with Turkish Airlines and support AJet’s continued growth. Our large A320neo family orderbook is in high demand from airlines who are looking to expand their route networks and renew their fleet with new technology aircraft. This positions us as a preferred partner for airlines and, coupled with our scale and balance sheet strength, will drive sustained growth for the business well into the next decade.”