Avolon confirms Airbus order; ACG inks Boeing order

Avolon has signed a binding agreement for its order of 20 new A330neo aircraft from Airbus. The order firms up a memorandum of understanding signed at the Paris Airshow in June. The new aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between 2025 and 2028. Avolon was a launch customer for the A330neo programme in 2014 and says that it has been enjoying “strong customer demand for additional widebody aircraft” having fully placed its current orderbook. With over 1,400 A330ceo aircraft in operation, airlines are reported to be considering options to upgrade to the A330neo aircraft, which has an increased range of