21 November 2019:GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm order for 12 highly efficient wide-body Airbus A330neos and 20 long-range single-aisle A321XLRs.
The agreement for the A321XLR consists of an order for 13 new planes and the upsizing of seven A321s in its existing backlog.
With the latest order the total number of A330 Family aircraft ordered by GECAS has gone up to 45 and all variants of the A320 Family up to 588.
At the Dubai Airshow, Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer said, "Having one of the world's most respected and influential lessors invest in the A321XLR and the A330neo, speaks volumes on their global appeal, versatility and solid value as an asset. Airbus thanks GECAS on its wise investment and endorsement of the A330neo."