easyJet and Airbus have signed a conditional agreement for the purchase of 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 100 aircraft. Delivery of the aircraft is expected between FY29 – FY34.
The purchase of the additional aircraft will support easyJet in completing its fleet replacement programme of A319 aircraft, as well as approximately half of its A320ceo aircraft. The low-fare airline is currently in negotiations with CFM for the supply of its engines to accompany the Proposed Purchase.
“We have delivered a record summer with strong demand for easyJet’s flights and holidays, with customers choosing us for our network, value and service,” said Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet. “Our new medium-term targets provide the building blocks to deliver a PBT greater than £1 billion. This will be driven by reducing winter losses, upgauging our fleet and growing easyJet holidays.
“We have also reached a proposed agreement with Airbus for an additional 157 aircraft order and a further 100 purchase rights,” continued Lundgren. “This will enable easyJet’s fleet modernisation and growth to continue beyond 2028 while providing substantial benefits, including cost efficiencies and sustainability improvements.”
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