Avolon, a global aviation finance company, announces orders  for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its order book. The combined orders, announced today at the Farnborough Airshow, are valued at over US$5 billion  at current list prices. The agreement also includes options to purchase a further 160 Pratt & Whitney  engines and 150 CFM International engines. The orders represent Avolon’s largest ever engine  commitment.

Both engine types help to lower carbon emissions by delivering at least 15% reduced fuel consumption compared to previous generation engine technology, and also reduced noise levels. Transitioning the  global fleet to new technology aircraft is the biggest near-term action that can be taken to reduce  aviation emissions, and Avolon is committed to a target of having over 75% of its fleet comprising the  youngest, most fuel-efficient aircraft by the end of 2025. Beyond its 2025 target, the evolution of its  fleet will be supported by deliveries of the A320 neo family aircraft out to 2032 that these engines will  power.

Avolon currently has 115 A320neo family aircraft in its delivered and managed fleet, of which 39 are  powered by Pratt & Whitney engines and 76 by CFM International engines. Following its order for 100  A321neo aircraft in December 2023, Avolon now has an orderbook of 279 A320neo family aircraft.

Andy Cronin, CEO Avolon, commented: “These engines will power our orderbook of A320neo  family aircraft and put us in an excellent position to service our customers’ narrowbody requirements  out to 2030 and beyond. Engine innovation has been one of the key tools to lower emissions and  support the industry’s decarbonisation journey. We are delighted to be working with both Pratt &  Whitney and CFM International, and excited about leveraging their engines to support the transition  of our fleet to more fuel-efficient technology.”