China Aircraft Leasing and Uzbekistan Airways have launched a leasing cooperation for four brand new A321neo aircraft

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (01848.HK) announced the deepening of strategic cooperation with Uzbekistan Airways, with both parties reaching a leasing agreement for four brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft, injecting growth momentum into the Central Asian aviation market. The four aircraft will be configured in a dual-class layout and are expected to be delivered over the next two years.

As part of its fleet renewal plan, Uzbekistan Airways is expected to receive six A321neo aircraft from China Aircraft Leasing by the end of 2028. By then, the airline's A321neo fleet size will increase to 15 aircraft, further consolidating its market position as the leading airline in Central Asia.

Liu Wanting, President and Chief Commercial Officer of China Aircraft Leasing, stated that this cooperation further strengthens China Aircraft Leasing's business layout in the Central Asian market and reinforces its strategic deployment of a global first-tier airline customer portfolio