Air Lease Corporation signed new long-term lease agreements with China Airlines (Taiwan) for six new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will deliver to the airline beginning in 2021 through 2022 from ALC’s order book with Airbus.

“We are honored to have been chosen by China Airlines to provide their first six new A321neos in their single-aisle fleet transformation,” said John L. Plueger, ALC president and CEO. “The A321neo will provide significantly expanded capabilities which will benefit China Airlines and its passengers far into the future.”

Based in Los Angeles, Air Lease Corporation is an aircraft leasing company that has airline customers throughout the world. It is principally engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its customers through customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions.

Founded in 1959, China Airlines employs more than 12,000 people worldwide and operates a fleet of 111 aircraft, making it the largest airline by size and frequency of service in Taiwan. China Airlines is also one of the 19 SkyTeam Alliance member airlines.