Condor, a German leisure airline, has received its inaugural Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon following a ceremony in Toulouse. This milestone marks the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation, which already features the A330neo for long-haul routes. By utilising aircraft from the A320 and A330neo families, Condor aims to maximise the benefits of commonality between these two aircraft types.
For over 20 years, Condor has utilised the A320 family on its European route network. With the introduction of the A320neo, the airline is leveraging its extensive experience while capitalising on the additional efficiency and comfort offered by the A320neo.
The new A320neo fleet will be equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines and will provide passengers with maximum comfort through Airbus’ unique Airspace cabin design. As of the end of March 2024, the A320neo family had garnered over 10,000 orders from more than 130 customers.
With modern engines and enhanced aerodynamics, the A320-family models reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by at least 20% compared to previous-generation aircraft, while also decreasing noise by 50%. Since its entry into service in 2016, Airbus has delivered over 3,000 A320neo-family aircraft.