AerCap Holdings N.V., the world’s largest aircraft lessor, announced on March 18, 2026, a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo jets. The deal includes exercising 45 existing options with Airbus and adding 55 new aircraft to its order book, with deliveries starting in 2028 and extending through 2034.
This marks AerCap’s largest single direct order for the A320neo Family with Airbus. The transaction ties to U.S. low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines for fleet optimization and involves long-term lease agreements with CFM International for 48 LEAP-1A engines via AerCap’s Shannon Engine Support joint venture with Safran Aircraft Engines. Engine deliveries begin in Q2 2026.
“This order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft reflects our strong belief in the long-term demand for these highly efficient aircraft,” said Aengus Kelly, AerCap CEO. “By working closely with three of our long-standing partners – Frontier Airlines, CFM and Airbus – today’s transaction will drive long-term growth for AerCap through a portfolio of highly desirable, in-demand aircraft, while enabling Frontier to optimise its fleet.”
“This order is the largest single direct order for the type ever placed by AerCap with Airbus, and is a powerful endorsement of the A320neo Family’s enduring value and market-leading performance,” stated Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
The A320neo Family, the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft with over 19,000 orders, delivers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction versus prior generations and supports up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, with Airbus targeting 100% SAF capability by 2030.