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Discover Airlines to Add A350s From 2027 in 40‑Aircraft Fleet Plan

The leisure carrier signals longer‑range routes, with refreshed cabins planned across the fleet.

Overview

  • The Lufthansa Group airline confirmed four Airbus A350‑900s will join the fleet in 2027 as a new aircraft type.
  • Discover targets a 40‑aircraft fleet by mid‑2028 through a mix of widebody and narrowbody growth.
  • Three A330‑200s will be retired while five A330‑300s are added, taking the A330‑300 fleet to 16 by 2028.
  • The A320 family will expand to 20 jets, with two arriving in 2026 and two more by 2028.
  • Initial A350 flying is planned on routes such as Orlando and Windhoek, and some reports suggest the aircraft could be former Philippine Airlines frames transferred within the Group.