ACG expands aircraft order

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has increased its total order for A320neo and A321neo aircraft to 190 units. The firm order includes 75 aircraft from the A320neo family, raising ACG’s historical total for this type to 190 aircraft.

Airbus announces two major orders

This is the second major order revealed by Airbus in October 2026. The first came from the lessor Avolon and included 34 A330-900 and 75 A320neo aircraft. Both orders highlight growing demand for Airbus models.

ACG based in California

The order was placed by the aviation asset manager Aviation Capital Group, based in Newport Beach, California. It covers 75 aircraft from the A320neo family, which are part of Airbus’s next-generation single-aisle aircraft.

ACG’s strategy and confidence

Thomas Baker, CEO and President of ACG, stated that the company’s portfolio strategy focuses on next-generation single-aisle aircraft, which are in high demand globally. This order, the largest in ACG’s nearly 40-year history, shows confidence in the long-term future of air transport.

Airbus’s fleet outlook

Airbus has revealed its new outlook for the evolution of global air transport. It still expects the global fleet to double over the next 20 years, reaching 45,550 aircraft. This includes 19,820 new aircraft to replace existing ones and 22,400 to meet growing traffic demand.