SMBC Aviation Capital delivers Wizz Air’s 250th Aircraft

Budapest, Hungary - November 28, 2025: SMBC Aviation Capital is pleased to announce the delivery of one (1) Airbus A321-271NX (MSN 12932) equipped with two (2) IAE PW1133G-JM engines to Wizz Air.

The aircraft was delivered while located at the Airbus facility in Toulouse on 20th November and is a milestone 250th aircraft delivery for the airline. This marks the first aircraft delivery as part of a seven (7) sale-and-leaseback transaction SMBC Aviation Capital have with the airline. A delivery event was held at Budapest airport today, 28th November.

Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, said: “We are delighted to support Wizz Air in reaching this important milestone. Being part of delivering their 250th aircraft is a testament to the strength of our long-standing relationship and to Wizz Air’s growth story. We look forward to continuing to provide modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that enable Wizz Air to pursue its ambitious expansion strategy.”

József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air said: “The 250th aircraft is far more than just adding another aircraft to our fleet – it is a defining moment in Wizz Air’s history. This milestone reflects over two decades of bold decisions, relentless innovation and the passion of thousands of colleagues and partners who share the same vision and believe in making air travel more affordable and accessible for all. It proves that our strategy is working, and our momentum now is stronger than ever. We remain dedicated to doubling our fleet in the decade ahead and providing ever more low fare flights to our customers. 250 is not just a number – it is a symbol of our ambition and a launchpad for the next chapter of our journey.”

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About SMBC Aviation Capital
SMBC Aviation Capital is a leading aircraft lessor globally by number of aircraft and benefits from the strong support of its shareholders Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Corporation. SMBC Aviation Capital has a high-quality global airline customer base with a portfolio comprising 87% narrow-body aircraft and 76% new technology aircraft (by net book value). SMBC Aviation Capital has a strong capital position and holds an A- and BBB+ rating with S&P and Fitch respectively, reflecting the long-term strength of its business. For more information, please visit: www.smbc.aero

About Wizz Air 
Wizz Air operates a fleet of 250 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 62.8 million passengers in 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023. Wizz Air has also been recognized as the "Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline" within the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2021-2025 and the "EMEA’s most Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year" by the CAPA[1]Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024. In 2025, Wizz Air topped the major airlines' emissions ranking, as presented by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, thanks to its work reducing emissions intensity.