Airbus A319/A320/A321neo

Bahrain’s Gulf Air has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for nine new Airbus aircraft, advancing its fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing passenger experience and supporting network growth.

Eurowings has launched a premium seat trial onboard two Airbus A320neos to explore future opportunities for the airline group.

ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.

Even with slower growth, demand for replacement aircraft will enable Europe to contribute its share to sustaining manufacturers’ production plans.

EasyJet is banking on cost efficiencies from fleet modernization and aircraft upgauging to help push the airline toward £1 billion in annual pre-tax profit.

Narrowbody deliveries for Airbus and Boeing came to a total of 79 units in April 2025, representing a 12.8% year-over-year increase.

An order for 40 A321neos previously listed by Airbus as an undisclosed customer is from United Airlines.

Air Canada expects aircraft delivery delays from Airbus and Boeing, bumping its first A321XLR to 2026 and eating into the number of 787-10s joining the fleet.

Germany could decide before year-end on what platform to use to meet an emerging requirement to field a standoff jammer, with the Airbus A400M a candidate.

Wizz Air, the largest international airline in Armenia’s market, will expand its presence in the country from October with the opening of a new base in Yerevan.

Wizz Air’s first Airbus A321XLR delivery remains pending while the European ULCC has suspended one of its first planned routes with the long-range narrowbody.

Finnair will give an update on its narrowbody fleet renewal plans “toward the end of the year,” CEO Turkkaa Kuusisto said in London April 30.

Etihad Airways showcased the interiors for its new Airbus A321LR fleet at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.

Thai Airways continues to increase its backlog for more Airbus A321neos, this time agreeing to five aircraft from BOC Aviation.

Thai Airways has signed a lease agreement with Hong Kong's CALC for nine Airbus A321neos, as the flag carrier grows its narrowbody fleet.

Lufthansa City Airlines is eyeing further fleet growth in 2025 as it receives its first brand-new Airbus A320neo.

The group is planning substantial capacity growth as it moves beyond its rebuilding period.

Longer-range narrowbodies like the Airbus A321XLR will redefine networks through flexibility and efficiency—not just range, say panelists at Routes Europe 2025.

Uzbekistan Airways has selected Neo Space Group to provide inflight connectivity for its new Airbus A321neo narrowbodies.

Taiwan's EVA Air has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft and three A321neo narrowbodies with the European manufacturer.

Unical Aviation has begun what it says is the first dedicated Airbus A320neo-family disassembly program.

Announcing an agreement for 70 Airbus A320neo and 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, lessor BOC Aviation’s backlog has reached more than 350 aircraft.

With MRO Americas firmly on the horizon, this week’s #FlightFriday again has a U.S.-focused theme as we look at some of the slightly smaller US operators.

Indian carrier IndiGo says its future fleet of Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft offers unique route development opportunities and a compelling business case.

While some nagging issues persist, Airbus' Christian Scherer reports “encouraging signs of overall performance improvement” in its supply chains.