Condor Completes Widebody Fleet Renewal with Final Boeing 767 Retirement

Condor has officially concluded the modernization of its widebody fleet with the retirement of its last Boeing 767-300ER on March 12, 2024. The aircraft, registered D-ABUK and bearing the manufacturer serial number 30009, marked the end of an era for Condor by performing its final revenue flight from Havana International to Frankfurt International, where it is currently parked.

Christian Schmitt, Condor’s Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager, reflected on the long service history of the 767 within the airline, stating, “The 767 model has been successfully operated by Condor for over 30 years.” He highlighted the significance of another recently retired 767 that holds the record for the highest number of flight hours for this aircraft type, underscoring the need for fleet modernization to embrace advancements in technology, product offerings, and sustainability.

Condor’s relationship with the 767-300ER stretches back to 1991, with the airline operating a total of eighteen of these aircraft over the years. Notably, D-ABUC, which joined Condor’s fleet in June 1991, achieved a remarkable 147,773 flight hours and 20,257 flight cycles by the end of 2023, making it the B767 with the most flight hours worldwide.

The transition away from the 767 began in 2021 when Condor selected the Airbus A330-900 as its new widebody aircraft, shortly after being acquired by Attestor Capital. To bridge the gap until the arrival of the new A330-900s, Condor introduced four A330-200s as temporary additions in 2022, which have since been retired. The airline currently operates fourteen A330-900s and has an additional nine on order.

While the widebody fleet renewal is complete, Condor’s narrowbody fleet update is pending. The airline presently operates a mix of twelve A320-200s, thirteen A321-200s, and nine 757-300s, with plans to introduce thirteen A320-200Ns and twenty-eight A321-200Ns to its fleet.

This fleet renewal marks a significant milestone in Condor’s strategy to offer more sustainable and technologically advanced travel options, reinforcing its commitment to improving its service and environmental footprint.