Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.
ANA Holdings has finalized an order with Airbus for a total of 27 aircraft, comprising 24 A321neo and 3 A321XLRjets. The fleet expansion will serve both of the group’s carriers: All Nippon Airways and its low-cost arm, Peach Aviation. The move was disclosed during the airshow and forms part of the group’s strategy to modernize and expand its narrowbody operations.
Comac has unveiled plans to significantly expand its C919 program with two new versions of the aircraft while revising the entry-into-service timeline for its long-range widebody project, the C929. At the Paris Airshow, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer disclosed its intention to introduce a shortened 160-seat variant of the C919 specifically designed for “hot and high” operational…
Jazeera Airways, the low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, is actively pursuing longer-range narrowbody aircraft to expand its network and enhance operational flexibility. The airline is in discussions with lessors to acquire Airbus A321LR and A321XLR jets and is also evaluating Embraer’s E2 family, while currently ruling out widebody acquisitions.
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has received its first Airbus A321XLR, bearing serial number 11631. The aircraft is powered by PW1133GR-JM engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, and will be operated by Wizz Air UK, the airline’s UK subsidiary.
Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of one Airbus A321XLR, with manufacturer serial number 12248, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This addition marks a continued expansion of the airline’s fleet strategy to incorporate next-generation, fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft capable of long-haul operations.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, serial number 12085, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This delivery marks a significant milestone for the airline as it introduces Airbus’s longest-range single-aisle aircraft into its fleet, offering new flexibility for medium to long-haul routes.
Icelandair has announced significant updates to its fleet strategy, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and route capabilities. The airline plans to introduce two more A321LRs by summer 2025 and an additional three by summer 2026. These aircraft will play a crucial role in phasing out the older B757s by the end of 2027, marking a significant shift towards…
Iberia, the flagship carrier of Spain, has recently expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a new Airbus A321XLR. This aircraft, serial number 11686, is powered by LEAP-1A33X engines, known for their efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
