Air Arabia Welcomes First Airbus A320neo from $14B Jet Order
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa, has proudly taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. This acquisition is a significant step in the airline’s growth and fleet enhancement strategy.
The new aircraft is the initial delivery from a substantial order made in 2019 for a total of 120 A320 family planes. This order, worth approximately $14 billion, consists of 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo, and 20 A321XLR models.
In a statement dated September 29, 2025, Air Arabia celebrated this milestone with a special event at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the UAE. Airline executives, government representatives, and airport officials gathered to mark the occasion.
“Through the years, our current fleet and cabin layout have facilitated dependable operations and a positive passenger experience,” stated Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia. “Adding the A320neo will significantly elevate our operational capabilities and support our expansion into new markets.”
🛫 Welcoming our first Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking the start of our 120-aircraft order with Airbus!⁰This brand-new aircraft marks a significant milestone in Air Arabia’s growth and fleet development strategy and will take to the skies on its first commercial flight on 1… pic.twitter.com/R4w7ah0wX4
— Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) September 29, 2025
The A320neo features an efficient single-class cabin configuration with 174 seats, boasting one of the most spacious seating arrangements in the economy class for enhanced passenger comfort. It is equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines and includes Airbus’s distinctive Sharklets.
This newly acquired A320neo will join Air Arabia’s current fleet of 83 Airbus A320 family aircraft, which includes 74 A320 and nine A321neo LRs.
The aircraft is scheduled to begin operations on October 1, 2025, flying its first commercial route from Sharjah, UAE, to Bangkok, Thailand.
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