Airline Modernizes Fleet with Sale-and-Leaseback Deal
Virgin Atlantic has agreed to sell six new Airbus A330-900s to AerCap under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft, scheduled to deliver between Q2 2026 and Q4 2027, will feature updated cabins and contribute to a more fuel-efficient widebody lineup. The deal reflects a broader industry trend of airlines using lease deals to manage fleet growth and risk, as reported by AeroTime.
Airline Modernizes Fleet with Sale-and-Leaseback Deal
Virgin Atlantic has agreed to sell six new Airbus A330-900s to AerCap under a sale-and-leaseback arrangement, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft, scheduled to deliver between Q2 2026 and Q4 2027, will feature updated cabins and contribute to a more fuel-efficient widebody lineup. The deal reflects a broader industry trend of airlines using lease deals to manage fleet growth and risk, as reported by AeroTime.