Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Volaris has disclosed 25 A321neo aircraft from a purchase agreement signed in October 2022. These aircraft will bring Volaris' total backlog to 143 A320neo Family aircraft, which will support the airline's continuous fleet renewal and expansion. The A321neo is the largest-fuselage member of Airbus' best-selling single-aisle A320 Family.
Volaris President and CEO Enrique Beltranena said that the new A321neos will support the airline's long-term business viability and sustainability strategy. He also said that the order demonstrates Volaris' financial strength and will guarantee the airline's growth in the Mexican market as well as in routes to the United States and Central America. Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International Christian Scherer said that the A321neo's superior performance and efficiency will continue to drive Volaris' network growth. He also said that Airbus looks forward to working closely with Volaris as it continues to grow.
Volaris became an Airbus customer in 2006, and since then the airline has ordered 206 A320 Family aircraft, including more than 170 A320neo Family aircraft. Volaris is the largest A320neo Family operator in Latin America. Airbus has sold over 1,150 aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 750 are in operation throughout the region, with another 500 in the order backlog, representing a market share of nearly 60% of in-service passenger aircraft. Since 1994, Airbus has secured 75% of net orders in the region.
In summary, Volaris has ordered 25 additional A321neo aircraft, which will help the airline expand its network and meet future demand. The A321neo is a popular aircraft among low-cost carriers because it is fuel-efficient and offers a large passenger capacity. The order is a vote of confidence in Airbus and its A320neo Family of aircraft.