CDB Aviation delivers second A320neo to Colorful Guizhou Airlines

CDB Aviation delivered an Airbus A320-251N to Chinese airline customer Colorful Guizhou Airlines. The A320neo launches the carrier’s new Head of Version by Colorful Guizhou Airlines cabin design that aims to provide passengers with more comfort and an upgraded onboard experience. CDB Aviation’s Head of Commercial, Greater China Michelle Wu and Colorful Guizhou Airlines’ Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee Fanyu Liu highlighted the new cabin’s benefits during a delivery ceremony held in Toulouse, France, on February 27, 2025.

Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are thrilled to continue building our strong partnership with Colorful Guizhou Airlines as it demonstrates our company’s ongoing commitment to cultivating long-term relationships with airlines in all key aviation markets. This A320neo aircraft will support the carrier’s fleet growth strategy, offering efficient, resourceful, and modern air passenger services for their customers’ increasing transportation demands.”

Liu Fanyu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Colorful Guizhou Airlines, stated: “We are pleased to have successfully introduced our 11th A320neo aircraft, and this is the first aircraft with our new cabin design, which will further establish the company's service brand. These new modern, fuel-efficient aircraft will also further enhance Colorful Guizhou Airlines’ capacity and operational efficiency. We are extremely grateful to CDB Aviation for partnering with us on this aircraft transaction, and we hope to continue to deepen communication, explore new cooperation opportunities, and jointly promote innovative development in the future."

The aircraft represents the second unit of the first batch of three A320neos leased to the carrier as part of the lease agreements executed between the companies in the summer of 2024. The first aircraft was delivered on June 14, 2024, with the remaining third aircraft scheduled to be delivered in 2026.