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Turkish Technic and IndiGo strengthens partnership for Airbus A320neo Fleet
Turkish Technic, one of the leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers worldwide, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have signed an agreement during MRO Middle East 2025, covering the redelivery checks of IndiGo’s 10+ Airbus A320neo aircraft. The companies are also in advanced stages of discussions for another agreement covering the Landing Gear Overhaul operations of carrier’s Airbus A320neo fleet. As part of the agreement, Turkish Technic will provide redelivery check operations at Turkish Technic Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airport facilities. Leveraging decades of experience under its belt, Turkish Technic will streamline the redelivery checks of the aircraft, ensuring seamless and timely redelivery operations. Regarding the agreement, Mikail Akbulut, CEO and Board Member of Turkish Technic, stated: “We are delighted to bolster our long-standing partnership with IndiGo, building on the various maintenance services we provided for them over the years. This new agreement not only reflect IndiGo's confidence in our services but also highlight our jointly shared commitment to elevating Indian aviation to new heights. We will ensure the highest standards of redelivery services for their Airbus A320neo fleet.” Commenting on the continuation of the partnership, Isidre Porqueras, COO of IndiGo said: “We are pleased to continue and further strengthen our partnership with Turkish Technic. We are convinced of their team’s exhaustive technical expertise, dedicated support and swift response time that will play a key role in further enhancing our operational efficiency.” With the continuation of their strategic collaboration, Turkish Technic and IndiGo reaffirm their commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence in aviation. This strong partnership is a testament to Turkish Technic’s position as a trusted solution partner for carriers worldwide.
Air Astana continues fleet expansion with new Airbus A320neo
Air Astana’s new Airbus A320neo aircraft arrived in Almaty yesterday, 29th January from the Airbus manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. The newly delivered aircraft is the tenth Airbus A320neo to enter the Air Astana Group fleet, which currently comprises 58 aircraft, predominantly from the Airbus family. The aircraft features a two-class cabin configuration, with 16 business class seats and 132 economy class seats. Despite global challenges in the aviation industry and disruptions in global supply chains, Air Astana continues to successfully expand its fleet with new aircraft from leading global manufacturers. This fleet expansion aligns with Air Astana’s development strategy, which focuses on expanding its network, improving operational efficiency, and achieving sustainable growth.
THAI brings its Royal Silk Class aboard the Airbus A320
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) hosted an event at its Maintenance Hangar at Suvarnabhumi Airport to showcase its new Royal Silk Class cabin aboard the Airbus A320 aircraft, offering an exclusive experience for passengers. Titled THAI A320: Elevating Travel Experience, the event was attended by the airline’s chairman of the plan administrator Piyasvasti Amranand, plan administrator Chansin Treenuchagron, chief executive Chai Eamsiri, THAI Chief Executive Officer, chief technical officer Cherdphan Chotikhun, and chief commercial officer Korakot Chatasingha, along with other members of senior management Chatasingha said at the event: "THAI remains committed to implementing our Commercial Excellence strategy to achieve sustainable revenue and profitability. In 2024, we successfully executed our strategy under the 'One THAI One Fly' campaign, which effectively integrated Thai Smile Airways into the THAI brand. This has led to significant improvements in revenue, aircraft utilization, and the creation of a seamless travel experience for our passengers.” He added that the new Royal Silk Class aboard the A320 aircraft demonstrates THAI's ongoing commitment in product and service development, in alignment with its customer-centric approach to enhance passenger travel experience. Chatasingha concluded by saying: “This upgrade reflects our dedication as Thailand's flag carrier to set new standards in air travel, particularly for short-haul routes. We're offering comprehensive full-service features, including spacious seats designed for maximum comfort, state-of-the-art entertainment systems, premium dining, and exclusive privileges that will make every flight memorable, both domestic and international. The service, launched this January, will be available in all 20 aircraft by the second quarter of this year." What business class flyers can expect on board the A320 The new Royal Silk Class cabin features 12 exclusive seats (currently available on selected flights) arranged in a 2-2 configuration across the first three rows. Each meticulously designed seat offers a spacious personal area with adjustable headrests and legrests for enhanced comfort. The seats are equipped with fold-away tray tables for dining and personal device use, complemented by conveniently positioned beverage holders near the armrests. Another distinctive feature of THAI's A320 aircraft is the wireless entertainment system , giving it the distinction of being the first airline in Thailand to offer wireless entertainment in every seat on domestic routes, enabling passengers to enjoy diverse content on their personal devices. Royal Silk Class passengers are also treated with gourmet meals and a curated beverage selection. On flights longer than 3.5 hours, they will be offered exclusive amenity kits designed by Jim Thompson, available in 12 unique designs that elegantly capture Thai heritage. Royal Silk Class passengers will likewise enjoy an array of exclusive privileges including Fast Track immigration service, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage handling, access to the Royal Orchid Lounge, 40kg checked baggage allowance with 7kg carry-on, plus up to 150 percent bonus Royal Orchid Plus miles. Royal Silk Class service utilizing A320 aircraft is available aboard eight domestic routes from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Phuket, Hat Yai, and Krabi. The service also extends to 22 destinations in Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
London City Airport submits application to accommodate the A320neo
London City Airport (LCY) has submitted an application to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that would, if approved, enable the Airbus A320neo to operate at the Capital’s most centrally located airport. Alison FitzGerald, CEO of London City Airport, said: “The potential introduction of the A320neo aircraft at London City Airport is incredibly exciting. It would broaden the range of leisure destinations for our passengers, enable growth without increasing the number of flight movements, deliver much needed economic growth and accelerate refleeting to cleaner, quieter, new generation aircraft.” London City is seeking to introduce cleaner, quieter aircraft as part of its plans to grow in the most sustainable way possible. The application, which has been lodged, would enable London City to reach its permitted passenger capacity with fewer flight movements, stimulating economic growth while maintaining operational efficiency. It would open up a range of possible new routes for passengers while incentivising airlines to modernise their fleet from older to newer generation aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo, which are more fuel efficient, more environmentally friendly and quieter. In August 2024, the Government approved London City’s plans to increase its annual passenger cap from 6.5 million to 9 million by 2031 as a driver of economic growth. This included no increase to the permitted number of annual flights and no new infrastructure. The airport sees the possible introduction of the A320neo as key to building its leisure offering. The aircraft is able to carry over 180 passengers depending on the preferred seat configuration and can travel over 1,000km, which covers large parts of mainland Europe. The application is specifically asking the CAA to approve a new flight procedure (RNP AR) which would alter the approach angle for this aircraft at each runway end. The current approach angle limits the type of aircraft that use the airport and requires those that can be certified for a steep approach.
Air Astana expands fleet with new Airbus A320neo
Kazhakstan’s Air Astana group recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bringing its fleet up to 56 aircraft. The new aircraft comes equipped with 16 Business Class seats and 132 Economy Class seats. There are now 50 Airbus family aircraft in the Air Astana Group fleet, with another two scheduled for delivery before the end of the year. In line with Air Astana Group’s strategic goals of reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency, the new Airbus aircraft joining the fleet feature advanced technologies that reduce emissions, lower noise levels, and minimize fuel burn, while delivering increased range. These aircraft will play a crucial role in supporting the Group’s commitment to sustainability, providing a greener, more efficient fleet for the future. Necessary for rapid growth Airline CEO Peter Foster declared that Air Astana is currently in the middle of a new phase in its development in light of the significant growth seen in terms of international and domestic passenger traffic. With regard to the choice of aircraft, Foster said: “The Airbus A320 family of aircraft has proven to be an outstanding success in service with both Air Astana and FlyArystan, with the fleet destined to continue rapidly expanding over the next few years.” Ahead of schedule It is worth noting that Air Astana Group’s fleet is expanding ahead of schedule, growing from 49 aircraft at the end of 2023 to its current complement of 56 aircraft. This proactive capacity addition with Airbus aircraft aims to mitigate Pratt & Whitney engine issues, optimize the Group’s network and its growth strategy.
Drukair expands fleet with Airbus A320neo and A321XLR units
Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for three A320neo and two A321XLR aircraft as it seeks to expand its international network. Deliveries of the new aircraft are expected to begin by 2030. Drukair plans to fly its impending acquisitions from Paro International Airport and the new airport at the country’s upcoming economic hub Gelephy Mindfulness City (GMC.) Currently, Drukair operates four Airbus A320 Family aircraft, specifically three A319s and one A320. The airline's headquarters are in Paro, Bhutan where it operates scheduled flights to 10 international destinations, including five countries in the South Asian region. Drukair also flies to three domestic destinations. A new chapter Drukair CEO Tandi Wangchuk said of the purchase: “We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter in Drukair’s history, which dovetails perfectly with development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City and work to expand the Gelephu airport. Our investment in these state-of-the-art aircraft underscores our dedication to supporting Bhutan’s vision of holistic and mindful development.” Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus’ executive vice-president of sales, expressed his gratitude for Drukair’s trust in the company, particularly as it is poised for expansion. He said: “Airbus has been a long-standing partner of Bhutan and we are extremely proud that our latest generation aircraft will be a part of the Kingdom’s next chapter of development, connecting the Gelephu Mindfulness City to the rest of the world.” Both locations are key to Drukair’s expanded connectivity to Australia, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
Air Arabia Group opens vacancies for A320 first officers in Pakistan
Air Arabia Group announced on its official website the opening of vacancies for A320 first officers in Karachi, Pakistan. “We have an exciting opportunity to share with our group company, Fly Jinnah – Pakistan’s newest airline. We are currently seeking a qualified First Officer with Type A320 rating to join our team on a fixed-term contract.” The statement details that, in the role of First Officer, the professional must act as a “Flight Pilot” or “Monitoring Pilot”, assisting the Captain in managing the work in the cockpit, monitoring the progress of the flight, the efficiency of the operational systems and the performance of other crew members. Other duties include: Operating flights in accordance with the specifications of the Operations Manual and airline regulations, ensuring adherence to the necessary procedures to ensure the safety and efficiency of aircraft operation. The candidate must have at least 500 hours of flight time, preferably with the Airbus A320. Previous experience with low-cost airlines is highly valued. Additionally, it is essential that the candidate has a comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and aviation operational procedures. During the training period, which extends until the final line check, the candidate will receive a net salary of approximately USD3.500 per month, proportional to the part of the month worked, in addition to daily allowances. Upon completion of training and final line check, the monthly salary will be AED 20.199 (about USD5.500) for up to 60 block hours per month, also net, with the addition of daily allowances.
Avolon orders 310 new engines to power A320neo family aircraft
Avolon, a global aviation finance company, announces orders for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its order book. The combined orders, announced today at the Farnborough Airshow, are valued at over US$5 billion at current list prices. The agreement also includes options to purchase a further 160 Pratt & Whitney engines and 150 CFM International engines. The orders represent Avolon’s largest ever engine commitment. Both engine types help to lower carbon emissions by delivering at least 15% reduced fuel consumption compared to previous generation engine technology, and also reduced noise levels. Transitioning the global fleet to new technology aircraft is the biggest near-term action that can be taken to reduce aviation emissions, and Avolon is committed to a target of having over 75% of its fleet comprising the youngest, most fuel-efficient aircraft by the end of 2025. Beyond its 2025 target, the evolution of its fleet will be supported by deliveries of the A320 neo family aircraft out to 2032 that these engines will power. Avolon currently has 115 A320neo family aircraft in its delivered and managed fleet, of which 39 are powered by Pratt & Whitney engines and 76 by CFM International engines. Following its order for 100 A321neo aircraft in December 2023, Avolon now has an orderbook of 279 A320neo family aircraft. Andy Cronin, CEO Avolon, commented: “These engines will power our orderbook of A320neo family aircraft and put us in an excellent position to service our customers’ narrowbody requirements out to 2030 and beyond. Engine innovation has been one of the key tools to lower emissions and support the industry’s decarbonisation journey. We are delighted to be working with both Pratt & Whitney and CFM International, and excited about leveraging their engines to support the transition of our fleet to more fuel-efficient technology.”
Vietnam Airlines augments fleet with Airbus A320neo
Vietnam Airlines received the first of three new Airbus A320neos, expanding its fleet in time for the height of summer travel. Vietnam Airlines assigns the new aircraft to domestic routes, including Hanoi to Dalat, Hanoi to Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hoa, along with Ho Chi Minh City to Chu Lai. The addition of the three Airbus A320neo units reaffirms Vietnam Airlines’ commitment to fleet modernisation and operational enhancement to meet increasing travel demand, especially during the summer season. This is a timely decision on the part of the carrier in light of the ongoing global aircraft shortage caused by engine recalls. Adding these aircraft to Vietnam Airlines’ existing fleet adds nearly 40,000 seats for the season and a potential 300,000 seats throughout the second half of this year. Along with these new acquisitions from Airbus, Vietnam Airlines is set to receive new wide-body Boeing 787-10s in the near future. The Boeing 787-10 is the largest member of the Dreamliner family and the largest passenger aircraft in Vietnam Airlines’ current fleet. The Airbus difference The modern narrow-body Airbus A320neo features next-generation engines, significantly resulting in 16 percent fuel savings, 75 percent noise reduction, and 50 percent lower emissions compared to older aircraft. This Airbus A320neo has 182 seats and is configured in a two-class layout, with eight Business Class seats and 174 Economy Class seats, complemented by comfortable upholstery; 28- to 29-inch seat pitch and five-inch recline; and a wireless IFE system on top of other amenities. These cabin enhancements offer an improved passenger experience while retaining a strong commitment to environmental protection.
Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal
Airbus has reached an agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business class seats, marking the Airbus’ first-ever cabin retrofit for a single-aisle fleet in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative aligns with THAI's commitment to enhance passenger comfort and experience, following the integration of its former subsidiary, Thai Smile Airways, into the parent company beginning of this year. Under this agreement, Airbus Services will oversee the installation of 12 business class seats on each A320ceo. Featuring a backrest that reclines up to eight inches, these seats will offer passengers a relaxed sitting position. The retrofitting project is slated to commence by the end of the year. Upon completion, the A320s will transition to a two-class configuration, comprising 12 business class and 144 economy seats, delivering an enhanced travel experience across all cabin classes. This transformation marks a change from the previous all-economy class configuration, which accommodated between 168 to 174 passengers. As of April 2024, THAI operates a modern, yet diverse Airbus fleet consisting of 20 A320s, three A330-300s, and 20 A350-900s. Chai Eamsiri, THAI Chief Executive Officer, said, “The acquisition of 20 A320 aircraft from THAI Smile Airways has benefited THAI’s route network, as well as strengthened fleet efficiency and enhanced our competitiveness in the market. The fleet will serve THAI’s domestic and regional operations aiming to provide customers with seamless and convenient flight connectivity. In addition, the retrofit of reclining business seats in the aircraft will offer passengers with more comfort while their travel experiences will be elevated and enhanced throughout their flight journey.” Cristina Aguilar, Senior Vice President Customer Services added, "We are thrilled to embark on this cabin retrofit project with Thai Airways. This agreement underscores our commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and delivering exceptional travel experiences. We look forward to seeing these upgraded A320ceo aircraft take to the skies, offering passengers unparalleled comfort with the new reclining business class seats."
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