Wizz Air has officially received its first Airbus A321 XLR, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization and route expansion. According to the airline’s announcement on Tuesday, the aircraft will enable Wizz Air to operate long-haul flights of up to 8,700 kilometres, connecting Europe with the Middle East more efficiently.
The A321XLR, which supports sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and boasts 30 per cent lower fuel consumption and reduced noise compared to previous-generation jets, positions Wizz Air as the first European low-cost carrier to operate this model.
This delivery is the first of 47 aircraft ordered by the airline from Airbus. Wizz Air, whose fleet currently consists of over 230 all-Airbus aircraft, has signed contracts for an additional 295 jets as part of its long-term expansion strategy.
The company plans to retire older aircraft and replace them with newer, more efficient models. By 2026, 77 per cent of the fleet will consist of modern aircraft, which Wizz Air says will help it become Europe’s most sustainable airline.
In 2024, Wizz Air transported 63 million passengers across nearly 300,000 flights—both record figures for the airline. Of these, 6.4 million passengers flew from Hungary, with both the number of flights and domestic passengers increasing by nearly one-third compared to the previous year.
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