SMBC Aviation Capital delivers first ever Airbus A321neo LR to Icelandair

SMBC Aviation Capital is pleased to announce the delivery of one (1) Airbus A321neo LR (MSN 12213) equipped with two (2) IAE PW1133G-JM engines to Icelandair.

The aircraft was delivered while located at the Airbus facility in Hamburg and is the first Airbus aircraft that Icelandair has put into operation.

This is the first of three (3) aircraft set to deliver before summer 2025 with two further aircraft to set for delivery in 2026. All five (5) aircraft are from SMBC Aviation Capital's direct order with Airbus.

Barry Flannery, Chief Commercial Officer, SMBC Aviation Capital said: "This delivery is an important milestone for Icelandair and SMBC Aviation Capital as it is the first Airbus aircraft ever delivered to Icelandair. Many thanks to the teams at Icelandair and Airbus for their collaboration and hard work in completing this landmark delivery. We look forward to many years of successful partnership with our valued customer, Icelandair."

Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair CEO said: "We look forward to welcoming our passengers on board our first Airbus aircraft in the 87-years history of Icelandair. The great collaboration with our long-term partner SMBC Aviation Capital has been crucial in this process. The Airbus aircraft will unleash new opportunities, not only for Icelandair but for Iceland as a tourist destination and a connecting hub between Europe, North America and beyond."