Qanot Sharq Airlines signs leases for five A321neos
On 18 February 2025, Air Lease Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Qanot Sharq Airlines for the lease of five Airbus A321neos. These will consist of three…
February 21, 2025
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On 18 February 2025, Air Lease Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Qanot Sharq Airlines for the lease of five Airbus A321neos. These will consist of three A321XLRs and two A321neoLRs, and will be new-build aircraft from ALC’s existing orderbook.
Qanot Sharq is an airline based in Uzbekistan. It made its first passenger flight on 14 October 2021 flying from Tashkent International Airport to Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport. Since then, it has expanded its services and is currently flying to more than 20 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Asia from Tashkent and Samarkand. The current Qanot Sharq fleet consists of two A320s, two A321neoLRs, and three A330-200s.
Nosir Abdugafarov, the owner of Qanot Sharq Airlines noted that: “We are excited to expand our partnership with Air Lease and take a significant step forward in expanding our fleet with these new Airbus A321neo LR and XLR aircraft. These state-of-the-art aircraft will allow us to open new routes, improve fuel efficiency, and provide an enhanced travel experience for our passengers. As Uzbekistan’s first private airline, we are dedicated to growth and innovation, and this agreement represents a key milestone in our long-term vision to expand our destination network while maintaining our commitment to exceptional service.”
AJ Abedin, the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Air Lease Corporation said that: “As the airline successfully executes its expansion, these new A321neo jets will enhance its network reach while delivering exceptional performance, range, and fuel efficiency, enabling the airline to provide high-quality service to the Uzbek market.”
