Wizz Air opens dedicated maintenance hub in Romania

Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline, has announced a strategic collaboration with Romaero, a prominent local player in Aerospace and Defence, to open a dedicated aircraft maintenance centre at Romaero’s facility near Bucharest’s Băneasa International Airport. The announcement, made during a joint press conference last week, underlines Wizz Air’s ongoing investment in Romania, where it currently […]

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Wizz Air will close its Abu Dhabi operations on September 1, 2025 © AirTeamImages

Wizz Air to exit Abu Dhabi operations

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Wizz Air, the low-cost carrier known for its rapid European expansion, announced on Monday, July 14, its decision to withdraw from Abu Dhabi operations after six years, citing a combination of geopolitical tensions, operational limitations and restricted market access. The airline stated it will cease local flights from September 1, 2025. Originally established to serve

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Owain Jones, Chief Corporate Officer Wizz Air (right), and Christoph Zammert, Airbus EVP Head of A320 Family Programme, at the delivery of the first A321XLR to Wizz Air. © Airbus

Wizz Air welcomes first A321XLR with GTF engines

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Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of its 47 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, becoming the world’s first operator of the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost carrier to introduce this type. The airline’s A321XLRs are configured with 239 seats in a single-class layout and feature the newly

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Wizz Air partners with Aerogility to streamline aircraft maintenance planning

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Wizz Air has announced a strategic partnership with Aerogility, a provider of AI-based digital twin solutions, to enhance its long-term heavy base maintenance planning. As Wizz Air prepares for significant fleet expansion over the next five years, it will utilise Aerogility’s model-based artificial intelligence to efficiently integrate new aircraft while optimising maintenance for its existing

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ACG delivers first A321neo to Wizz Air

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Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of an A321neo to Wizz Air. Equipped with highly efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this aircraft is the first of several scheduled for delivery as part of a multi-aircraft sale-leaseback agreement between ACG and the airline. “ACG is delighted to

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The General Court of the European Union has dismissed Wizz Air’s objections to the support package for TAROM

TAROM wins EU court battle as Wizz Air’s challenge against state aid is dismissed

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On Wednesday, November 6, budget airline Wizz Air lost its legal challenge against a capital increase for its Romanian rival TAROM, funded by the Romanian government and approved by EU competition regulators. The General Court of the European Union, Europe’s second-highest court, dismissed Wizz Air’s objections to the support package. According to REUTERS news agency,

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Wizz Air has opened a new pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Wizz Air opens advanced pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport

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Wizz Air has inaugurated its latest state-of-the-art pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy, marking a significant expansion of its training capabilities beyond its initial facility in Budapest. The new centre is set to provide recurrent training for more than 4,800 pilots annually, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of

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Wizz Air to open pilot training centre in Rome

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European airline Wizz Air (WIZZ) has declared its intention to inaugurate a second training facility in 2024, situated in Rome, Italy. Spanning over 2,500 m² and conveniently positioned within walking distance from T1 at Rome Fiumicino Airport, this new facility will host three full-flight simulators, catering to the recurrent training needs of over 4800 Wizz

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Willis Lease signed engine support agreement with Wizz Air

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Wizz Air, Hungary signed an eight year engine lease support deal with California based Willis Lease. Wizz Air A320 powered by V2500 engines. Wizz Air expects to grow the fleet to 25-30 aircraft over the next 3-5 years.

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Wizz Air opens dedicated maintenance hub in Romania

Wizz Air to exit Abu Dhabi operations

Wizz Air welcomes first A321XLR with GTF engines

Wizz Air partners with Aerogility to streamline aircraft maintenance planning

ACG delivers first A321neo to Wizz Air

TAROM wins EU court battle as Wizz Air’s challenge against state aid is dismissed

Wizz Air opens advanced pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Wizz Air to open pilot training centre in Rome

Willis Lease signed engine support agreement with Wizz Air

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