Air Lease delivered one new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft on long-term lease to China Airlines. Featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, this is the first of six new A321-200neos confirmed to deliver to the airline from Air Lease’s orderbook with Airbus. This aircraft is also the first A321neo to be delivered to China Airlines overall.

“ALC is honored to be the first to introduce the A321neo to our long-time customer, China Airlines. The A321neo will become the backbone of China Airlines’ single-aisle fleet, providing fleet expansion and modernization and elevation of their passenger experience to new levels. The greater fuel efficiency and operating flexibility of the A321neo will also maximize profitability and further China Airlines’ environmental sustainability goals,” John L. Plueger, president and CEO of Air Lease, said.