Aegean Airlines Confirms New Airbus A321neo Deal
Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest carrier, has announced a firm order for eight additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding its total commitment to 58 A320neo family aircraft. This strategic move aims to support the airline’s growth objectives and enhance its operational competitiveness.
With this latest order, Aegean’s fleet composition will include 21 A320neo, 33 A321neo, and 4 A321neo LR (Long Range) aircraft. The A321neo LR variants are equipped with additional fuel tanks, enabling flights of up to 7.5 hours, facilitating the airline’s expansion into new markets in Central Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
As of March 2025, Aegean has taken delivery of 34 aircraft from the A320/A321neo family, with plans to receive four more within the year. The remaining deliveries, including those from the new order, are scheduled over the coming years.
This investment underscores Aegean’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The A321neo offers a 20% reduction in fuel usage compared to older models and can operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Dimitris Gerogiannis, Aegean’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The expansion of our investment plan with the additional order of eight Airbus A321neo aircraft is essential for achieving our growth objectives and further enhancing the competitiveness of our operations.”
Benoit de Saint-Exupery, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, added, “We are delighted that Aegean has once again chosen the fuel-efficient A321neo. This decision underscores Aegean’s commitment to operational excellence and enhancing the passenger experience.”
This fleet expansion aligns with Aegean’s strategy to increase capacity and serve new destinations, following a record 6% increase in passenger traffic in 2024.
