Gulf Air Reconsiders A320ceo Sale Amid Fleet Review

Gulf Air (GF) is re-evaluating its plan to sell at least four of its Airbus A320-200s as part of a comprehensive fleet review, according to CEO Jeffrey Goh in an interview with Aviation Week.

“We have two more Boeing 787s on the way, along with six or seven A320/A321s. We are currently reassessing our fleet requirements,” Goh said. “The decision to sell the four A320s is under review, as we may need additional capacity.”

Currently, Gulf Air operates eight A320-200s, all of which were delivered in 2009 and 2010. The airline had initially aimed to retire these aircraft by 2023 but extended the timeline indefinitely due to the pandemic. The airline’s fleet also includes four A321-200s, having retired two in 2022.

Gulf Air’s Airbus order book includes six A320-200Ns and four A321-200NX(LR)s. The carrier operates six A320-200Ns, nine A321-200NXs, and four A321-200NX(LR)s. In contrast to its owned A320ceo Family aircraft, most of the neo jets are dry-leased, with the exception of one. Additionally, the airline’s fleet comprises ten Boeing 787-9s, with two more scheduled for delivery. Gulf Air is also considering a new widebody order, as indicated by Goh.

The decision to hold off on selling the A320ceos reflects Gulf Air’s strategic review of its fleet to align with its evolving needs and growth plans.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, Aviation Week, ch-aviation.com