Brussels Airlines to add five Airbus A320neos to its fleet

Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines has confirmed that five Airbus A320neos will join its fleet over the next two years. The carrier made its first order for three Airbus A320neos in June last year, with those aircraft expected to arrive in 2023. The two additional aircraft confirmed today will join the fleet in 2024. Upon delivery, the Airbus A320neos will replace some of the airline’s older Airbus A319 aircraft. According to data from ch-aviation.com, Brussels Airlines’ 15 Airbus A319s have an average age of 17.6 years. The average age of its fleet as a whole, including its 16 Airbus A320ceos and its long-haul fleet of nine Airbus A330-300s, is not much younger, at 16.7 years. Sustainability is a key area of focus for Brussels Airlines, just as it is for other members of the Lufthansa Group. The Airbus A320neo is 15-20% more fuel efficient than the Airbus A320ceo, and is 50% quieter, making it the perfect choice to complement Brussels Airlines’ green ambitions. The carrier’s CEO, Peter Gerber, outlined the importance of sustainability, saying, "In addition to fleet renewal, intermodality and alternative fuels are important pillars to achieve our climate ambitions. Connecting Brussels Airport to the high-speed train network is essential to reduce short flights. That is not the case today. In addition, most of the emissions come from long-haul flights, for which there is no suitable alternative today."<br/>