Industry Aegean signs MoU for 42 Airbus A320Neo

The order consists of 20 Airbus A320Neo and ten bigger A321Neo. According to the press release, Aegean plans to acquire an additional “significant number” of A320Neo aircraft from the third party leasing companies. 

Eftichios Vassilakis, Vice-Chairman of Aegean Airlines stated: “Aegean’s decision to select the latest generation Airbus A320Neo Family follows an intense and exhaustive evaluation to determine the best aircraft for Aegean's growth and long-term success. These aircraft will be key for us to pursue our mission of providing services of high standards for our passengers on short and medium haul services.”

“We are delighted that Aegean, an all Airbus customer, has chosen the bestselling single Aisle Family, becoming a new operator of the type. The commonality these aircraft offer along with lowest operating costs, longest range and a more spacious cabin make the A320Neo Family the best choice for growing airlines such as Aegean,” said Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

Aegean Airlines is the largest Greece carrier, operating a fleet of one Airbus A319, 38 Airbus A320 and nine A321 on domestic and international routes. The Star Alliance carrier offers a two-class configuration with a Business Class with 12 seats and an Economy Class on all flights. The new Airbus A321Neo will be configured with 20 seats in Business and 216 in Economy Class.

With the decision to keep an all-Airbus A320 fleet, Aegean Airlines has decided against an acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.