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Air Arabia Takes First In-House A320neo From 2019 Order

The LEAP‑1A‑powered jet arrives after roughly 18 months of Airbus supply‑chain delays.

Overview

  • The aircraft, registered A6-ARA (msn 12772), arrived in Sharjah on September 25 after a ferry flight from Toulouse, according to Flightradar24 data.
  • Entry into revenue service is scheduled for October 1 on the SharjahBangkok route.
  • The A320neo is powered by CFM LEAP‑1A engines and configured in a single-class cabin with 174 seats.
  • The delivery lifts Air Arabia’s A320-family fleet to 84 aircraft from a 120-jet commitment that includes 73 A320neo, 27 A321neo, and 20 A321XLR.
  • The airline says more aircraft are due before year-end, with its first in-house A321XLR expected in 2027.