The Airbus December 2024 order book saw significant activity, featuring multiple orders from undisclosed customers and prominent airlines. Here are the key details of the new orders secured during the month:
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Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) has announced a strategic shift to a hub-and-spoke model starting from its summer 2025 schedule, positioning Tashkent as a major transit hub connecting East and West. This transformative initiative will be supported by a significant fleet expansion, set to more than double the airline’s capacity by July 2025.
Emirates is elevating its French operations by introducing its award-winning Premium Economy cabin across all three of its gateways, including Paris, Lyon, and Nice, driven by soaring demand for this upgraded travel class.
Air Canada has confirmed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000, strengthening its long-haul fleet strategy and expanding its commitment to next-generation Airbus widebody aircraft. The order had previously been listed as undisclosed in November 2025.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship airline, has decommissioned its oldest aircraft to date, an Airbus A320 with serial number 401. This aircraft, which has served the airline for decades, is set to be dismantled, closing an important chapter in Lufthansa’s operational history.
Royal Air Maroc has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 43350. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, reinforcing the airline’s modernization strategy and supporting growth on its medium-haul routes.
EgyptAir is set to expand its long-haul fleet with the addition of three Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation, marking a significant step in the airline’s widebody modernization strategy. The aircraft, which will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, are scheduled to begin delivery in 2025 under long-term operating and finance leases.
