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Drukair adds A-320neo and A-321XLR aircraft to its fleet

To expand international network

Drukair -Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a fully owned subsidiary of the state holding company Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for three A-320neo and two A-321XLR aircraft to expand its international network.

The new airplanes are anticipated to start delivery in 2030. The airline plans to fly these planes out of Paro International Airport and the new airport at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), envisioned to become Bhutan’s futuristic economic hub. From here, Drukair will expand its connectivity to Europe, South East Asia and Australia.

The carrier already operates four A-320 Family aircraft consisting of three A-319s and one A-320. 

Based on His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s vision, GMC, located in the southern plains of Bhutan, is emerging as a new economic engine for the Kingdom. As the national carrier, Drukair plays a pivotal role in enabling the prosperity of GMC and Bhutan by efficiently and reliably meeting growing transportation and logistics needs. 

The carrier is headquartered in Paro, Bhutan, and operates scheduled flights to 10 international destinations, including five countries in the South Asian region. Drukair also operates to three domestic ones. 

To date more than 6,400 A-321neos have been ordered by more than 90 customers across the globe.

The A-321XLR, Xtra Long Range, has a range of up to 4,700nm; so far, Airbus has secured more than 500 orders for the aircraft.
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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