Wizz Air has begun the “gradual phase-out” of its Airbus A321ceo fleet, retiring an aircraft that was delivered in 2016.
The European airline is retiring its entire 41-strong A321ceo fleet between now and March 2029. With these retirements, the airline said it is “making space” for additional A320neo family aircraft.
Currently, the airline already has a young fleet with an average age of 4.57 years.
“As the [A321ceo] aircraft retire and more A321neo and A321XLR aircraft join our operations, we'll continue pushing that forward, keeping our fleet young, efficient, and ready for the future,” said Wizz Air.
Nearly three-quarters of the airline's current fleet comprises A320neo family aircraft.
“We're on track for that number to rise to nearly 100% as the transition completes,” the airline said.
The airline took delivery of 16 A321neo aircraft and three A321XLRs in the third quarter fiscal quarter, ending December 31.
Wizz Air's firm backlog totals 262 aircraft, consisting of 257 A321neo and five A321XLRs. Wizz said in its third fiscal quarter earnings call that it is in discussions to transfer the five XLRs to another operator ahead of the 2026 summer season.