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Abra Group Firms 50 A320neo Options, Moves to Add Up to 7 A330neos in Fleet Push

The mix of orders plus leases supports a flexible growth plan ahead of a potential U.S. IPO with a Chile-based ACMI carrier in development.

Overview

  • Exercising 50 options lifts the A320neo tally to 138, with deliveries slated from late 2025 through 2032 and initial units earmarked for Avianca with Airbus Airspace cabins and three rows of two‑by‑two Recaro premium seats.
  • Agreements cover up to seven A330‑900neos, including an Avolon dry‑lease for five aircraft delivering in 2026 and a letter of intent for up to two more, with deployment to be decided across group airlines.
  • Abra highlights efficiency gains from the A330neo at about 14% lower fuel use per seat versus the A330ceo as it plans for medium‑ and long‑haul growth.
  • Including 96 Boeing 737 MAX on order, the group’s combined narrowbody backlog totals 234 aircraft.
  • The company has begun SEC paperwork for a potential U.S. IPO and has applied for a Chilean AOC to launch NG Servicios Aéreos as an internal ACMI and charter operator.