BOC Aviation signs A321XLR lease deal with SKY

BOC Aviation has signed an agreement to purchase and lease back three Airbus A321XLR aircraft to new customer SKY Airline (SKY) under long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation, said the company is pleased to welcome SKY as a new customer as it continues to build a fleet of latest-generation, highly fuel-efficient aircraft. He noted that the Airbus A321XLR exemplifies this, with the aircraft marking the first of the type currently scheduled for delivery into BOC Aviation’s fleet.

Daniel Belaunde, CEO of SKY Airline, said the agreement supports the airline’s continued growth and its commitment to operating one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the region. He added that the A321XLR will enable further network expansion, offer more direct and affordable travel options while maintain a focus on efficiency, sustainability and a high-quality customer experience.

SKY is a Chilean low-cost carrier with a 24-year history, operating in seven countries across the Americas, with bases in Chile and Peru. Since its inaugural flight in 2001, the airline has carried more than 70 million passengers. It is currently the only airline in South America operating a fleet composed entirely of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, enabling it to reduce emissions per seat by approximately 30% since 2018.