AirAsia Group announces delivery of new aircraft units

AirAsia Group announced the delivery of four brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. 

This addition of these four A321neos expands the airline’s total fleet to an impressive 221 aircraft. 

With these new planes, AirAsia now has eight operational A321neos serving AirAsia Malaysia and Thailand.

The much anticipated arrival of the four aircraft saw the immediate commencement of its flight operations across the two airlines, while providing greater flexibility on short to medium-haul routes such as Kuching, Tawau, Shenzhen, Kunming, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, and more.

AirAsia Group CEO Bo Lingam said of the latest acquisitions: “These aircraft will be a key enabler for our Fly-thru services that have been integral to our network growth, complementing our direct flights that connect our guests affordably to numerous unique and unexplored destinations around the world.”

The number of AirAsia’s Fly-Thru guests rose to 18 percent this year. The addition of the new aircraft to its fleet could raise numbers by 25 percent come 2025.

The airline also hopes to expand its fleet to over 300 aircraft.

A versatile new approach

As the longest-fuselage aircraft of the Airbus’ single-aisle A320 fleet, the A321neo’s advanced technology and fuel efficiency align perfectly with AirAsia’s goals of reducing operational costs while maintaining a superior travel experience for its guests. 

The aircraft’s versatility allows it to land at smaller airports, serve secondary cities, and scale up operations with 30 percent lower costs compared to wide-body aircraft.