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Lessor SMBC Aviation Capital delivers first Airbus A321neo to Oman’s Salam Air

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Mohamed Al Khonji Chairman of Salam Air, Jennifer Loane Head of Sales Contract Management Airbus and Jamie Cahillane SVP Airline Marketing SMBC Aviation Capital

On July 31, 2025, SMBC Aviation Capital delivered one Airbus A321-253NX aircraft (MSN 12631), equipped with LEAP-1A33 engines, to Salam Air of the Sultanate of Oman.

This marks the first A321NX delivery to the airline, highlighting the growing partnership between the two companies and SMBC’s commitment to supporting Salam Air with next-generation aircraft.

This post was published on 2 August 2025 20:51

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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