Transavia Expands Fleet with Maiden A321neo, Transavia France Set to Induct A320neo

Transavia Airlines has welcomed its inaugural Airbus A321neo marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Dutch low-cost carrier. The aircraft is the first of seven A321-200Ns set to be leased from Air Lease Corporation. While the formal handover took place on December 15, 2023, the A321neo is scheduled to ferry to Amsterdam Schiphol on December 19. Transavia Airlines, currently operating an all-Boeing fleet, will integrate the A321neo into its operations.

Simultaneously, its French counterpart, Transavia France, is preparing to induct its first Airbus A320neo. The aircraft has already been painted in Transavia France’s livery and completed its first flight on December 15, 2023.

Transavia Airlines’ existing fleet consists entirely of Boeing aircraft, including four Boeing 737-700s and forty 737-800s, including ten leased from Air Lease Corporation. In contrast, Transavia France operates a fleet of seventy-one 737-800s. Both carriers are set to transition to an all-Airbus fleet following the parent holding company, Air France-KLM’s order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, with an additional 60 options.

The Airbus order will be distributed among Transavia Airlines, Transavia France, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The direct orders from the manufacturer will be complemented by additional dry-leased units. Deliveries of the ordered aircraft are anticipated to commence in the second quarter of 2024.

The addition of A321neo and A320neo aircraft aligns with Transavia’s strategic vision for fleet modernization and operational efficiency. As the carriers integrate these new-generation Airbus aircraft, industry observers are closely monitoring the evolution of their operations and the impact on their competitive positions in the dynamic European aviation market.