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SMBC Aviation Secures 200-Jet Expansion at Farnborough

SMBC Aviation Capital finalized a massive fleet expansion at the Farnborough International Airshow, splitting a 200-aircraft order between Boeing and Airbus. The move signals a strategic push toward higher-capacity, fuel-efficient models as the aviation finance firm prepares to meet airline demand through the next decade.

SMBC Aviation Secures 200-Jet Expansion at Farnborough

The deal includes 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets, notably introducing 60 units of the high-capacity 737-10 variant alongside 40 of the 737-8 line. Simultaneously, the company committed to 100 Airbus aircraft, specifically 65 A321neo units and 35 A320neo jets.

Chief Executive Peter Barrett framed the transaction as a vital step in maintaining a long-term supply of modern technology for global carriers. He noted that the shift toward the 737-10 reflects evolving market dynamics and the specific need for customers to upgauge their fleets to support growth ambitions well into the coming decade.

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