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Air Arabia receives its first Airbus A320neo aircraft
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft from its order of 120 A320 Family aircraft placed with Airbus in 2019.
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft from its order of 120 A320 Family aircraft placed with Airbus in 2019.
The brand-new A320neo joins Air Arabia’s current fleet of 83 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, marking the start of delivery of its 120 aircraft.
The order, which consists of 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo and 20 A321XLR aircraft, underscores Air Arabia’s long-term growth strategy to expand its network, enhance environmentally responsible operations while strengthening its presence across key markets.
The aircraft will enter service on October 1st, 2025 with its first commercial flight between Sharjah and Bangkok.
This delivery is part of Air Arabia’s second direct order with Airbus, following the airline’s previous fleet expansion in 2007 with 49 A320 aircraft.
The new aircraft order will support fleet strength across the group’s multi-hub operations, including Sharjah, Abu Dhbai, Ras Al Khaimah, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan (Fly Jinnah), complementing the airline’s existing leased aircraft and ensuring efficient operations across its growing route network.
Additional aircraft deliveries are expected by the end of this year, supporting the airline’s fleet growth.
Air Arabia welcomed the arrival of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft with a special ceremony at Sharjah International Airport.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: “The delivery of the first aircraft from our Airbus order marks an important milestone in Air Arabia’s growth and fleet development strategy. As we continue to strengthen our fleet, we remain committed to operational efficiency, innovation and sustainability, while ensuring comfort and value for our passengers.”
He added: “Over the years, our existing fleet and cabin configuration has supported reliable operations and passenger experience. The introduction of the A320neo will further enhance our operational performance and support our continued expansion into new markets. We remain focused to adopting the latest technology to drive efficiency across all aspects of our operations”.
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and equipped with Airbus’s signature Sharklets, the brand-new A320neo is expected to deliver a 20% reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions.
These specifications directly support Air Arabia’s broader sustainability agenda and long-term growth strategy, reflecting the airline’s commitment to minimising its environmental footprint while continuing to deliver exceptional operational performance and value-driven air travel. -TradeArabia News Service