AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced an initial order for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft.

The agreement, which also foresees a future increase to 22 A350F freighters and 55 A320neo Family aircraft, was signed at the 2025 Paris Airshow.

[Source: Airbus]

"We are proud to establish an Airbus order book, strengthening our position as a full-service, investment-grade global lessor. The addition of these latest-generation aircraft enhances our ability to offer modern, fuel-efficient fleet solutions to our airline partners in Saudi Arabia and around the world," said Edward O’Byrne, CEO of AviLease.

"We thank our local partners and Airbus for the strong long-term partnership we have established and look forward to placing these aircraft across our valued customer base," he added.

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, welcomed the order and said the A350F will set the benchmark in air cargo, offering at least 20% reduced fuel burn, better loading capacity and increased range.

"This dual order reinforces AviLease's credentials as a leading lessor, and it demonstrates the broad appeal of our products among lessors and their airline customers," de Saint-Exupéry said.

The A350F features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers.

Over 70% of the airframe is made of advanced materials, resulting in a 46-tonne lighter take-off weight than the competing derivative.

Airbus said the A350F is also the only freighter aircraft that will fully meet ICAO's enhanced CO₂ emissions standards, coming into effect in 2027.