Airbus is executing one of the most ambitious industrial expansions in modern aviation history, responding to surging demand from airlines and leasing companies by ramping up production across all commercial aircraft programs. Central to this strategy is the A321neo, now the dominant member of the A320 Family, which continues to drive Airbus’ record-breaking order backlog and output targets.
Aegean Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, part of its continuous narrowbody fleet expansion program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12746, is an A321-271NX variant powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. It will feature a single-class, 220-seat economy configurationdesigned for high-efficiency short and medium-haul operations.
Airbus has officially announced the opening of a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo Family aircraft in Tianjin, China, further strengthening its industrial presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new facility underscores Airbus’s commitment to expanding global production capacity as demand for the A320neo series continues to soar.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully completed the delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Wizz Air, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the lessor and the European low-cost carrier. The aircraft deliveries were finalized over the course of a single week, departing from Airbus facilities in Hamburg, Germany, and Tianjin, China.
airBaltic has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its operations for the summer 2026 season, further strengthening its position as a leading carrier in Northern and Eastern Europe. The Latvian airline confirmed plans to introduce new routes, resume key destinations, and increase frequencies across its network to meet rising travel demand.
Air France has inaugurated its first Embraer 190 with a fully redesigned travel cabin, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing modernization strategy. On September 1, 2025, flight AF1602, operated by regional subsidiary HOP!, departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg, showcasing the upgraded cabin to passengers across both Business and Economy classes.
Pegasus Airlines has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo from Airbus’ Hamburg facility, reinforcing its ongoing fleet modernization and capacity expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 11515, is registered as TC-RDP and represents the latest addition to Pegasus’s growing lineup of fuel-efficient narrowbodies.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, produced at Airbus’ Hamburg facility. The aircraft, designated as an A321-251NX, carries the manufacturer serial number 12521 and is registered as B-32LW.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has announced plans to launch regular flights on nine new routes from Bucharest in April 2025, utilizing its fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. This strategic expansion reflects the airline’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the European market and enhance connectivity from Romania’s capital.
Marabu, an Estonian-based carrier, has announced plans to close its Munich base in summer 2025 as part of a strategic shift to manage rising operational costs and address challenges related to wet-leased aircraft availability. The airline will also scale back flights from Stuttgart and Cologne while concentrating its operations on Hamburg, Leipzig/Halle, and Nuremberg.
