‍SINGAPORE — Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan (IT) has signed its first purchase agreement for four Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The LCC operates a fleet of 17 A320 Family aircraft, including nine A320ceo and eight A320neo. The new order will ease training, maintenance, and operating costs due to the type’s commonality.

According to Airbus, the A320neo Family has received more than 10,000 orders from over 130 customers worldwide.

Comments from Tigerair, Airbus Officials

“The purchase of A321neo aircraft is a cornerstone of our ‘third-generation’ fleet expansion, designed to maximise operational efficiency as we scale for regional dominance,” said Chairperson Joyce Huang of Tigerair Taiwan. 

Huang added, “Configured with 232 seats, the A321neo allows us to increase capacity on our high-demand ‘golden routes’ and accelerate network expansion. By serving more passengers across more destinations with a lower cost per seat, this investment reinforces our position as Taiwan’s leading LCC. Furthermore, it advances our journey toward a younger, more fuel-efficient fleet that meets both our commercial and ESG targets.”

“We are pleased to see Tigerair Taiwan reaffirm its confidence in Airbus as it takes another step in its fleet growth. The addition of the A321neo will complement its existing A320 fleet,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of Commercial Aircraft business. 

“The A321neo is the ideal platform for Tigerair Taiwan to capture growing demand while maintaining its commitment to cost-effective operations.”