Air Arabia has received its first Airbus A320neo from its 2019 order of 120 A320 Family aircraft, marking a key milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion.
The newly delivered A320neo joins Air Arabia’s current fleet of 83 A320 Family aircraft, initiating the rollout of its 120-aircraft order.
The order includes 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo, and 20 A321XLR aircraft, reflecting Air Arabia’s long-term growth strategy to expand its network, enhance environmentally sustainable operations, and strengthen its presence in key markets.
Air Arabia welcomed the arrival of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft with a special ceremony at Sharjah International Airport in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, Sheikh Khalid Bin Issam Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation , Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, and Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia along with senior members of the airline and the 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”.
The aircraft is scheduled to commence commercial service on 1st October 2025, operating its inaugural flight between Sharjah and Bangkok.
This delivery forms part of Air Arabia’s second direct order with Airbus, following its 2007 fleet expansion of 49 A320 aircraft. The new order will strengthen the airline’s fleet across its multi-hub operations in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan (Fly Jinnah), complementing existing leased aircraft and ensuring efficient operations across its expanding route network. Additional deliveries are expected by the end of the year to support further fleet growth.
(Inputs from WAM)
