Air Lease delivered one new Airbus A321-200neo XLR aircraft to Uzbekistan-based airline, Qanot Sharq. This is the first A321XLR to join Qanot Sharq’s fleet and the first of four new A321XLR aircraft to deliver to the airline on long-term lease from Air Lease.
“Air Lease is proud to be the first lessor to introduce the A321XLR to Asia with our valued partner Qanot Sharq, an airline we have supported since day one,” AJ Abedin, senior vice president of marketing at Air Lease, said. “With its strong operating performance and strategic location in Uzbekistan, I believe Qanot Sharq is uniquely positioned to unlock the full potential of this game-changing aircraft.”
Nosir Abdugafarov, the owner of Qanot Sharq Airlines, said, “I am delighted to further strengthen our partnership with Air Lease as we welcome our first A321XLR. This aircraft’s exceptional range and efficiency will open new nonstop routes from Uzbekistan, expand our international network and allow us to offer our customers greater comfort and convenience while maintaining highly competitive operating economics.”
