CDB Aviation has announced a lease agreement with the flag carrier of Greece, Aegean Airlines (Aegean), for one Airbus A321-271NX from the lessor’s orderbook.
The Athens-based carrier is expected to take delivery of the aircraft in spring 2025 as it continues to expand in the European region by renewing its fleet and operating to new destinations, targeting to meet the robust passenger traffic levels to and from the country that are well ahead of 2019 levels.
“This advanced, latest generation A321neo will be another well-suited member of Aegean’s growing fleet, providing the level of efficiency and comfort that is aligned with the carrier’s ongoing efforts to continuously improve its services and innovate to meet the evolving needs of its passengers.” stated Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer
“Our partnership with CDB Aviation will help us achieve our fleet development and growth plan for the coming years. The latest-generation A321neo provides our customers with the enhanced experience they’re looking for, while significantly reducing our environmental footprint.” commented Dimitris Gerogiannis, Chief Executive Officer of Aegean.
Aegean and its subsidiary Olympic Air carried 12.5 million passengers in 2022 and will offer a total of 18 million seats in 2023. The route schedule for the year 2023 covers a network of 165 destinations (30 domestic and 135 international) in 46 countries from the company’s ten bases in Greece and abroad, with a fleet of 76 aircraft including the brand-new Airbus A320 and A321neos. Aegean is a member of Star Alliance.
