FRONTIER AIRLINES / A320NEO / N331FR - Choo the PIKA

Duncan Stewart
 

FRONTIER AIRLINES / A320NEO / N387FR - Joaquin the KIT FOX

Duncan Stewart
 

SPECIAL COLOURS - Viva / XA-VMH / Airbus A320-271N - "Viva Méxicooooooooooooooo" Mexican National Football Team special scheme!

Photo: Juan Carlos Alvarez (MAS Aviation Press)

 

FLEET - Scoot (Singapore) announced a firm order for five A320neo family aircraft

The airline also exercised options for an additional six aircraft, from its 2014 order with Airbus. 

The new aircraft will be progressively delivered from 2028.

FRONTIER AIRLINES / AIRBUS A320NEO / N385FR - "the Florida Panther"

Photo: Duncan Stewart
 

FLEET - Volaris (Mexico) expects 14 A320neos to delivery in 2026, with four A320s sold already to a lessor.

Additionally, the carrier postponed seven 2027 deliveries and three 2028 deliveries until 2033. There is no incremental aircraft investment planned until the GTF advantage engines enter service.

will reduce its contractual fleet from 155 to 137 by December 2027, as its productive fleet increases from 112 to 125 in 2026. The move will result in US$360 million reduction in lease liabilities by 2027.

Aviator / Photo: Duncan Stewart - LAX

TRANSAVIA / A320NEO / F-WWBE / 13203

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ORDER - AerCap places order for 100 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft. This transaction underscores AerCap’s strategy of investing in the world's most in-demand, fuel-efficient technology to meet the long-term requirements of its global airline customer base.

“This order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft reflects our strong belief in the long-term demand for these highly efficient aircraft and will help meet the continued demand we see from our customers for both growth and replacement needs,” said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. "As the world’s largest owner of commercial aircraft, our strategy is clear: we invest in the assets that provide our airline customers with the best economics and the lowest emissions. This landmark transaction ensures that AerCap will continue to lead the industry in fleet modernization well into the next decade.”

“This order is the largest single direct order for the type ever placed by AerCap with Airbus, and is a powerful endorsement of the A320neo Family’s enduring value and market-leading performance,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “We are extremely grateful and proud to support AerCap’s vision in accelerating the global transition towards newer, modern aircraft and more efficient operations.”

The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 19,000 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo, offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A320 Family is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

 

ORDER - Air Astana finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

Air Astana Group, the leading airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since Air Astana started operating its first A320 in 2006, and includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft.

“Air Astana’s large order for a new fleet of Airbus A320neo Family aircraft reflects a commitment to maintaining its reputation for operational efficiency and service excellence in the long term,” said Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana. “The Airbus A320neo Family has proven to be an outstanding success in service with Air Astana over many years. In particular, the A321LR in its premium configuration allows us to offer what we believe is the world’s best narrow-body long-haul product, combining true long-range capability with an exceptional onboard experience. I’m confident that the new fleet will continue to boost sustainable growth and profitability in the long term.”

Air Astana Group will deploy the new aircraft with both Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan as part of the overall fleet expansion and renewal. Currently the group operates a fleet of 59 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

“This order further validates the unmatched economics and market appeal of the A320neo Family in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “We are pleased to support Air Astana’s vision to connect Kazakhstan to the world. This deal solidifies a decades-long bond, ensuring they continue to set the regional gold standard for fleet modernisation, operational excellence and passenger experience.”

The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft having won more than 19,000 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.


As with all Airbus aircraft, the A320 Family is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

SPECIAL COLOURS - LUFTHANSA / B787-9 - D-ABPU / Airbus A320-271N - D-AING - 100 Years

Konstantin von Wedelstaedt

 

FLEET / ORDER - TAP Air Portugal will take delivery of two more A330neo aircraft as part of the fleet modernization and expansion plan.

Serial 2158 is the first of two. In total, 22 more Airbus aircraft will arrive 2028, including 10 A320neo, 10 A321neo and the two A330neo.

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SPECIAL COLOURS - Lufthansa anniversary fleet grows: now also includes A320 and A350 with XXL crane

• Two more aircraft receive special 100-year livery
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• Boeing 787-9 “Papa Uniform” flies from Frankfurt to Mumbai
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• Three more anniversary aircraft expected by fall

Following the successful delivery of the Boeing 787-9, christened “Berlin” and featuring an impressive XXL crane, Lufthansa is expecting two more aircraft in the special 100th anniversary livery. In the coming days, an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 will leave the paint shops in Norwich, England, and Châteauroux, France: both aircraft feature the iconic anniversary design.

The blue fuselage is adorned with a white crane whose wings merge into the wings. Next to the crane, a “100” is integrated on the left side of the fuselage and the lettering “1926 | 2026” on the right side. A “100” can also be seen on the underside of the aircraft.

The A320neo D-AING is expected to arrive in Frankfurt on January 19, 2026, and will then enter regular service. Its first flight will take it to Larnaca, Cyprus.

The A350-900 with the registration D-AIXL is currently expected to arrive in Munich on February 3, 2026.

The Boeing 787-9 “Papa Uniform” (D-ABPU), which landed in Frankfurt on December 23, will also begin regular service on January 20, 2026. Its first flight will take it to Mumbai, India. As a flying ambassador for the anniversary year, it will delight passengers and plane spotters worldwide on international routes.

These aircraft further expand the “anniversary fleet” and underscore the significance of this special year for Lufthansa. By fall 2026, three more aircraft will be painted with the special design: an Airbus A380, a Boeing 747-8, and the first Airbus A350-1000 delivered to Lufthansa, which is expected to arrive in October.

Frontier Airlines / N328FR / Airbus A320neo - "Scout the Pine Marten"

 Duncan Stewart

ORDER - CALC orders 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

Toulouse, France, 30 December 2025 – China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base.

The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo Family aircraft.

“Our enduring partnership with Airbus has been central to CALC’s growth,” said Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC. “This latest order reflects our shared vision for innovation and sustainable aviation. We are proud to grow alongside Airbus and to continue providing our airline customers worldwide with high-value, modern aircraft solutions.”


“CALC has been a long time valued partner of Airbus with its first order placed in 2012, and it's a privilege to see another repeat order,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “CALC’s deep understanding of the market and what its customers demand is a solid endorsement of the A320neo Family. This commitment reinforces their strength as a lessor with the most efficient, versatile, and in-demand single-aisle aircraft for their customers."

The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft having won more than 19,000 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A320 Family is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

SPECIAL COLOURS - VivaAerobus / A320-271N(WL) / XA-VMF - Aerolínea Oficial de la Selección Nacional de México

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NEW AIRLINE - Revived Pan Am eyes A320neo fleet

Pan American World Airways co-founder Ed Wegel said the new iteration of the iconic carrier would operate with Airbus A320neo aircraft “at some point in the future, when the supply chain issues and engine issues are resolved.” Pan American Global Holdings acquired the Pan Am brand in 2023. It is working with AVi8 Air Capital to initiate a certification process in the United States, securing a Part 121 scheduled carrier and resurrecting the brand, which went out of business in 1991.

CH Aviation

FRONTIER / A320NEO / N351FR - Joey the Opossum

Photo: Duncan Stewart
 

ORDER - Air Astana signs MoU for 25+25 A320neo

Air Astana (KC, Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to order twenty-five A320neo family aircraft with a further 25 purchase options. The aircraft will be operated both by the mainline and its low-cost carrier subsidiary, FlyArystan (FS, Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev).

Deliveries are due to begin in 2031. Air Astana said that the order would include both A320-200Ns and A321-200Ns, and that "the majority" of the order will be A321-200NX(LR)s, but did not provide an exact split.

"Air Astana was one of the first airlines to install a deluxe configuration [on the A321-200NX(LR)s] for deployment on its pioneering long-haul services to Asia and Europe. Air Astana's operation of the A321LR over the past five years has set the standard for new operators of the type around the world," the airline said in a press release.

ch-aviation data shows the carrier currently operates eleven A320-200Ns, three A321-200s, four A321-200Ns, and thirteen A321-200NX(LR)s in terms of its narrowbody fleet. FlyArystan, in turn, operates fifteen A320-200s and thirteen A320-200Ns. The group's only non-A320 family aircraft are three B767-300ERs operated by the mainline.

 

ROUTES - Flyadeal plans to begin long-haul flights to Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom when its A330neos start arriving in mid-2027.

Flyadeal operates a fleet of 32 A320neos and 11 A320ceos, with 12 A320neos, 39 A321neos and 10 A330neos on order.
Image: Flydeal

DUBAI AIR SHOW - ORDER - Avolon leases A320neos to Centrum Air

During day three of the 2025 Dubai Air Show, lessor Avolon announced it has signed a lease-agreement with Centrum Air from Uzbekistan for new Airbus A320neos. In total, the airline is leasing five of them, with deliveries planned for 2027.

Centrum Air, which launched in 2023, is a private carrier and is currently operating a fleet of five A320s, two A320neos, three A321neos, and three A330-300s.
Photo by Avolon.