(Hong Kong/Farnborough Airshow, 22 July 2026) – China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; SEHK stock code: 01848), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for the global aviation industry, today announced the signing of an agreement with CFM International for LEAP-1A engines to power an additional 20 Airbus A320neo and A321neo family aircraft.

CALC became a CFM customer in 2013 with its first order of CFM56-5B engines for 25 Airbus A320ceo family aircraft. To date, the Group has taken delivery of 51 LEAP-1A-powered A320neo family aircraft leased to 13 airline customers worldwide. With this latest agreement, CALC's total commitment for LEAP-powered A320neo family aircraft will increase to 90 aircraft. In addition, the Group owns a portfolio of 73 CFM56-powered aircraft currently leased to 18 airline customers.

“We have long-standing relationship with CFM who has been a key partner of our sustainable growth over the past decade,” said Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC. “As airlines continue to prioritize fleet modernization and operational efficiency, we remain committed to investing in the latest-generation aircraft and engines to provide our customers with flexible, fuel-efficient fleet solutions while supporting the industry's transition towards more sustainable aviation.”

“We are proud to continue our journey with CALC, one of the industry’s leading aircraft leasing companies,” said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International. “Their continued trust in us is a testament not only to our products, but also to the world-class support that our customers have come to rely on in their daily operations.”