Low-cost airline Wizz Air has reached a key milestone in its long-term fleet renewal strategy as its Airbus A321ceo aircraft begin to exit the fleet. The aircraft, originally delivered in December 2016, is the first of 41 A321ceo aircraft scheduled to be phased out between now and March 2029.
Most of the A321ceo fleet is currently based across Wizz Air Hungary’s network of bases, with several also operating under Wizz Air Malta. The aircraft departing today is just nine years old — around six years younger than the average commercial aircraft, according to IATA’s Global Outlook for Air Transport published in December 2025 — underscoring Wizz Air’s commitment to operating one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry.
“Wizz Air already operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets in Europe, and today’s milestone underscores our continued commitment to investing in the most advanced technology available,” said Julia Brix, Supply Chain Officer at Wizz Air. “As we retire the A321ceo aircraft and transition towards a fleet dominated by Airbus’ neo technology, we are further reducing fuel burn, lowering emissions and enhancing efficiency across our network. With neo aircraft already representing 75% of our fleet — and set to rise significantly as the ceo fleet phases out — we remain firmly focused on operating the most environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced aircraft fleet in Europe.”
Wizz Air’s fleet currently has an average age of 4.57 years, already among the youngest of any major European airline. As the A321ceo aircraft are retired and new-generation Airbus A321neo and A321XLR aircraft continue to join the fleet, the airline expects its average fleet age to reach just 6.39 years by calendar year 2032.
Today, 75% of Wizz Air’s aircraft are powered by Airbus’ advanced neo technology. Following the full phase-out of the leased ceo fleet, this share is expected to rise to almost 100%, further strengthening Wizz Air’s position as a leader in fuel-efficient, low-emission operations.
