ILFC Sees A320neo as a Near Perfect Fit
Airbus COO for customers John Leahy (left) and ILFC chief executive Henri Courpron pose with a model of an A320neo after the leasing company exercised options on another 50 of the narrowbodies during last month’s Paris Air Show. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
Airbus COO for customers John Leahy (left) and ILFC chief executive Henri Courpron pose with a model of an A320neo after the leasing company exercised options on another 50 of the narrowbodies during last month’s Paris Air Show. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

ILFC, a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group and one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, preaches diversification in terms of aircraft and engine purchases, geographical distribution of its fleet and in the forms of leasing and financial programs it employs. Its Airbus A320 orders, which number 769 following additions at last month’s Paris Air Show, perhaps best reflect the company’s philosophy, notwithstanding the calculated risk it took when it signed as the A320neo’s launch customer.

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