South African Airways Receives First of Three Leased Airbus A320s
SAA expands fleet with A320 delivery on lease from CALC
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On May 14, 2024, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) announced the delivery of the first of three Airbus A320CEO aircraft to South African Airways (SA).
The 2016-vintage A320CEO, equipped with IAE V2527-A5 engines, previously served with Vietnamese airline Pacific Airlines, as stated by CALC.
CALC and SAA Forge Partnership
The delivery marks the beginning of a new partnership between CALC and SAA.
“We are thrilled to bolster SAA’s fleet growth by offering young A320CEO aircraft leases,” said Ms. Winnie Liu, President and Chief Commercial Officer of CALC.
“Congratulations on SAA’s 90th anniversary of service this year and we anticipate further solidifying our relationship, aiming to extend our solutions to more African airlines in the coming years.”