Wizz Air to become first European airline to receive A321 assembled in China

Wizz Air is all set to receive an A321neo aircraft assembled in Airbus’ final assembly line in Tianjin, China. Wizz Air will receive this new aircraft almost four years after it received its first A321neo in 2019. The new Airbus A321neo will be financed through a sale-and-leaseback with AVIC, one of Wizz Air’s financing partners. József Váradi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Wizz Air, said: “As the most efficient single-aisle aircraft flying today, the Airbus A321neo is our aircraft of choice. As well as delivering exceptional operating economics, it provides the foundation from which to maintain our position as one of