Virgin Atlantic (VS, London Heathrow) has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with AerCap covering six A330-900Ns, to be delivered between the second quarter of 2026 and the end of 2027. The airline already operates eight A330-900Ns and plans to add a further 16, including 12 on a direct order from Airbus and four from undisclosed sources. AerCap already leases seven B787-9s to Virgin Atlantic.