Ireland – Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) is pleased to announce its first direct order with Airbus for 50 A320neo Family aircraft. This order significantly enhances the partnership between JSA and Airbus, enabling JSA to continue bringing our customers the most fuel efficient narrowbody fleet solutions.

Commenting on the order announcement, Kevin McDonald, JSA’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Today is an exciting milestone in JSA’s history as a longtime global leader in the sale & leaseback financings of Airbus aircraft”, adding that “JSA looks forward to our expanded relationship with Airbus.  We are excited to add the A320neo to our long-term pipeline as we continue our mission to provide the world’s airlines with superior fleet and capital solutions.”

“We are proud to support JSA’s endeavors to better fulfill their growing customers’ needs and continue to expand their market presence”, said Yasuyuki Kusakari (The Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Chairman of JSA). He added, “Mitsubishi HC Capital has long held the view that Airbus and its NEO family of aircraft are some of the best investments to continue to tool JSA into the next era of commercial aviation.”

Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said, “Jackson Square Aviation has an impressive client base and we welcome its decision to become the latest Airbus customer. After a thorough evaluation JSA’s selection of Airbus A320neo reflects its commitment to offer airlines the leading single aisle aircraft family with outstanding performance and passenger comfort.”

About the A320neo and A321neo

The A320neo and A321neo both are top tier single-aisle aircraft in their respective markets. Both aircraft offer the latest available technological advancements in the commercial aerospace industry providing operators some of the lowest fuel burn and CO₂ emissions available in their market segment.

About Jackson Square Aviation
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) is a leading global commercial aircraft lessor, with over US$13bn in assets and a fleet of 286 aircraft, across 62 customers in 31 countries. With offices in San Francisco, Dublin and Singapore, JSA provides a variety of fleet and financial solutions to airlines such as sale and leaseback financing, direct operating lease placements, PDP financing, finance leases and leasing solutions from its existing fleet. JSA is focused on building and maintaining lasting relationships with our current and prospective customers, through competitive financing, customized fleet solutions and proactive service. Our experienced, international and professional staff is committed to meeting airlines’ evolving needs worldwide. Leveraging our extended relationships with aircraft manufacturers, financiers and other aviation businesses, we offer fleet and capital flexibility vital to airlines’ fleet replacement and expansion. JSA is a member company of the Mitsubishi HC Capital group. Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. is a prominent global leasing company based in Japan and is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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