It seems Iberia is gearing up for a busy summer, as it prepares to welcome nine new aircraft into its fleet.
Iberia Airbus A350 – Image, Iberia
The airline has noted that the ongoing recovery has been positive for the airline, allowing it to dust off its fleet plans.
In the first half of this year, it will take delivery of nine new aircraft – three long-haul A350-900s, and six A320neos for medium and short-haul routes.
A350 Fleet – three new aircraft
Of the 20 Airbus A350-900s ordered, Iberia had held up deliveries of eleven.
Iberia Airbus A350 – Image, Iberia
The first, registered as EC-NMZ and named “Hola, Madrid” was delivered on 23 February, and two more will join the fleet before the end of March, bringing the total to 12.
The remaining eight Airbus A350-900s on order will be delivered gradually through 2024 and will feature a new configuration including Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins.
Airbus A320neo fleet – six more on the wat, now with Airspace.
In 2022, Iberia expects to take delivery of a total of six Airbus A320neo, which will replace the planes retired due to low demand during the pandemic.
The first two of these joined the fleet in February, and four more are due to arrive in the coming months.
These new A320neo’s are equipped with “Airspace” cabins, with more room and comfort for passengers, more ample storage space for hand luggage, “mood lighting”, and antibacterial surfaces in toilets.
The six new units will bring Iberia’s A320neo fleet to a total of 14, with the remaining three on order due in 2023.
And finally, A321XLR
With IAG ordering the A321XLR, Iberia is expecting an allocation of eight aircraft to join the Iberia fleet. These are due to arrive in late 2023
Iberia plans to use these aircraft to operate new routes. This new aircraft model will allow the airline to operate new transatlantic destinations as well as increase frequencies in key markets.
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