CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of five Airbus A320neo Family aircraft to Volaris, one of Latin America’s largest and fastest-growing low-cost carriers. The delivery—comprising two A320neo and three A321neo aircraft—marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the lessor and the Mexican airline.
Volaris is set to expand its single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo from Airbus. The aircraft, identified as MSN 12562 and to be registered as XA-VUV, will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. It comes in a single-class cabin layout with 230 economy seats, reinforcing the carrier’s focus on high-density, low-cost operations.
Volaris, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a $63 million net loss for the second quarter of 2025, a sharp reversal from the $10 million profit it recorded in the same period last year. The loss was driven by a combination of declining unit revenues, increased operating expenses, and a slight drop in load factor.
Volaris, Mexico’s leading low-cost airline, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, further advancing its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, serial number 12628, is powered by PW1127G-JM engines and has been delivered on lease from Jackson Square Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company based in the United States.
Volaris, Mexico’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its modern fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12651. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney, continuing the airline’s strategy of operating one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in Latin America.
CDB Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, has completed the delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft to Volaris, Mexico’s largest low-cost airline. The addition of these next-generation narrowbodies underscores Volaris’ ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
Volaris, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet, bearing serial number 12554 and powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This delivery supports Volaris’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy and environmental performance objectives.
Volaris, a leading low-cost carrier in Mexico, and Hainan Airlines, a major Chinese airline, are planning to launch a codeshare agreement in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approval. This strategic partnership is expected to enhance passenger connectivity between Mexico and China, expanding travel options and boosting economic and cultural exchanges.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
Ashland Place Finance, a U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has completed two new aircraft leasing facilities for Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings, headquartered in the UAE. The transaction includes two Airbus A320 aircraft now on operating lease with Peach Aviation of Japan and Volaris of Mexico, enhancing both carriers’ narrowbody fleets.
