Skyward expansion: Wizz Air soars with 200 aircraft and beyond
Wizz Air already boasts a fleet of 200 aircraft, yet there seems to be no halting the influx of 300 more.
With the introduction of the state-of-the-art A321neo, the Hungarian-based budget airline Wizz Air has now expanded its fleet to 200 aircraft. Presently, the average age of the company’s aircraft stands at a mere 4.2 years, and Wizz Air boasts the largest A321neo order book in Europe. Their ambitious “WIZZ500” initiative aims to secure an additional 300 aircraft by the decade’s end.
In December, 13 aircraft encountered engine troubles, a number that continues to rise. According to airportal.hu, the tally of grounded aircraft could soar to 40 by the close of March. Although the average repair duration for these grounded planes is 300 calendar days, the airline is actively mitigating network disruptions, with no imminent base closures anticipated.
Looking ahead to the upcoming fiscal year, spanning from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, Wizz Air is poised to welcome 30 new A321neos into its fleet, alongside extending the leases of 13 existing aircraft.
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