The International Paris Air Show has been the meeting place for global aerospace for over a century. The event gathers manufacturers, airlines, lessors, and more to showcase the latest tech and sign major commercial deals.
This year, Airbus bagged nearly $10 billion in orders within the first day. The Europe-based plane maker secured commitments for up to 238 new aircraft in day one of the seven day show.
Confirmed orders included (132):
- AviLease, the Saudi-backed leasing company, confirmed purchases of 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo jets.
- Riyadh Air announced a significant commitment for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
- ANA Holdings (Japan) finalized an agreement for 27 Airbus planes – 14 A321neo for All Nippon Airways (ANA) and 13 narrowbodies (10 A321neo and 3 A321XLR) for its low-cost subsidiary Peach Aviation.
- LOT Polish Airlines (Poland) placed its inaugural Airbus order, securing 40 A220s, split evenly between the A220-100 and A220-300 variants.
Potential orders (106):
- AviLease holds options to scale up its order to 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neos.
- Riyadh Air may double its commitment, with rights to acquire up to 50 A350-1000s.
- LOT Polish Airlines has indicated plans to expand its A220 fleet to as many as 84 aircraft over time.
Speaking specifically on the Riyadh Air partnership, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said:
“We are proud to extend our strategic partnership with Riyadh Air as it continues to build a pioneering carrier for the Kingdom. As the long-range leader, the A350-1000 will provide unrivalled efficiency, range and passenger comfort, making it the ideal choice to support the airline’s ambitious growth plans and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives to enhance global connectivity and economic diversification.”
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