AirAsia to refresh Philippine fleet with new A220s

AirAsia Philippines to retire old aircraft

AirAsia Philippines is gradually retiring its older aircraft as part of its fleet modernization program.Its Malaysia-based parent company, AirAsia X (AirAsia Group), announced that it is phasing out its older, less efficient fleet in favor of the Airbus A321LR, which is more economical and cost-effective.Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Group, said the company plans to introduce the Airbus A220 in the future. To boost efficiency, AirAsia Philippi…

AirAsia to refresh Philippine fleet with new A220s

MANILA, Philippines – AirAsia Group will modernize its Philippine fleet with new Airbus A220 jets, replacing older aircraft as the Malaysia-based budget carrier adjusts its network amid higher costs from the Middle East conflict. At a media briefing on Monday, AirAsia Group CEO Bo Lingam said the Philippine unit would receive new A220 aircraft by the end of 2027, with deployment expected by the first quarter of 2028. READ: AirAsia Philippines ba…