Wizz Air is continuing its expansion – with the airline confirming a follow-on order for a further 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft.
The extra 75 aircraft will take Wizz Air’s total to 434 aircraft, with the airline committing to a total of 565 A320 family aircraft, with the last of the 75 approved by the company shareholders.
Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet of over 180 A320 Family aircraft currently in operation. They also have an A330-200 for cargo and governmental purposes.
In Quotes
József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air said;
“With today’s announcement, Wizz Air further reinforces its position as the largest A321neo Family operator in Europe and the Middle East. More than half our fleet has already been converted to cutting-edge neo technology. The A321neo’s unparalleled economic efficiency and remarkably low carbon footprint underpin our commitment to provide affordable and sustainable travel options for our customers. We have enjoyed a longstanding strategic partnership with Airbus and are steadfast in our commitment to this exceptional technology with one of the largest outstanding order books in the world of more than 350 neo aircraft.”
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International added:
“Thanks to József’s stewardship, Wizz Air has steadily grown to become a formidable airline in the European skies and a great partner to Airbus. The investment in the A321neo is a solid foundation in Wizz Air’s continued expansion strategy. We thank József and everyone at Wizz Air for their unwavering confidence in our partnership and our products,”
The expansion continues
Wizz Air is continuing its expansion drive apace, with it growing its fleet, as well as its networks, with three subsidiaries to feed it (based in the UK, Malta and Abu Dhabi).
And that appetite for growth isn’t slowing down as it grows its operation – with A321neo aircraft featuring heavily in it – from the baseline A321neo, through to the A321XLR that the airline holds orders for.
Combined with the fuel burns savings and the possibilities of up-selling when selling their product, there seems to be no stopping the Ultra-Low Cost Carrier.
Apart from annoying things, like Civil Aviation Authorities.
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