Wizz Air exclusively employs Airbus aircraft for its flourishing customer base and presently operates a fleet of more than 180 aircraft from the Airbus A320 Family.
Wizz Air, Europe’s rapidly expanding, budget-friendly airline, has signed an agreement with Airbus to acquire 75 A321neo family aircraft. Wizz Air exclusively employs Airbus aircraft for its flourishing customer base and presently operates a fleet of more than 180 aircraft from the A320 Family. Valuing the strong alliance with Airbus, József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air expressed, ‘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.’
Currently, Wizz Air is Airbus’ largest member having purchased 434 single aisle A321neo aircraft, taking their fleet of the A320 Family to 565 airplanes – about which the company has expressed significant confidence in relying upon. In 2019, Wizz Air crossed the 200+ million passengers mark, as a preferred airline carrier for affordable travel within Europe, and a huge reach to 150 destinations in more than 40 countries.
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.”
Airbus aircraft and helicopters operate using a blend of up to 50% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). Airbus normatively advocates for the extensive growth of the SAF ecosystem. For more than ten years, the aircraft manufacturer actively engaged in certifying new fuel pathways, conducting demonstration projects and flights, and advocating for SAF at a political level.
“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,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head, Airbus International.
Additionally, Airbus’ aircraft A321neos integrate state-of-the-art engines and Sharklets, resulting in a 50 percent decrease in noise, noted as a promising achievement in global aviation. It offers a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 reduction when contrasted with earlier generations of single-aisle aircraft.
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Airbus recognized the expansion of Wizz Air’s fleet as a milestone for their partnership and a landmark for its presence in European markets. Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. To date, customers worldwide have collectively placed orders for nearly 5,200 units of the A321neo.
