AEGEAN, the largest airline in Greece, has announced an order for eight more Airbus A321neo aircraft, enhancing its capacity to expand its network and support its growth strategy.
This latest acquisition brings AEGEAN’s total direct order from Airbus to 60 A320neo family aircraft, with 37 already in service. The wings for these Airbus commercial aircraft are produced at the company’s facility in Broughton, near Chester, which employs approximately 4,500 people. Additionally, Airbus has a workforce of over 2,700 in Filton, near Bristol.
Dimitris Gerogiannis, CEO of AEGEAN, commented on the expansion, “Our investment in these eight additional Airbus A321neo aircraft is crucial for our growth objectives and to boost the competitiveness of our operations. We clearly favor the A321neo for its larger capacity and extended range, which will soon constitute two-thirds of our Airbus fleet.”
Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP for sales in the commercial aircraft business, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are thrilled that AEGEAN has chosen the fuel-efficient A321neo once again. This choice reflects their dedication to operational excellence and improved passenger experience. We value our longstanding partnership with AEGEAN and are excited to support their expansion plans in Europe and beyond.”
The A321neo, the largest model in Airbus’s highly successful A320neo family, provides exceptional range and performance. It features new-generation engines and Sharklets, achieving over 20% in fuel and CO₂ savings compared to previous single-aisle models, while offering one of the most spacious single-aisle cabins available.
The aircraft is designed to run on up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with Airbus aiming for 100% SAF capability by 2030. To date, more than 6,800 A321neo aircraft have been ordered by over 85 customers worldwide.