Delta, United, Wizz Air, IndiGo, Spirit, ITA, JetBlue, Frontier, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines Dominate Airbus Arrivals in 2024

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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In 2024, major airlines such as Delta, United, Wizz Air, IndiGo, Spirit, ITA Airways, JetBlue, Frontier, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines dominated the skies with significant Airbus arrivals, marking a year of remarkable growth and expansion. These carriers not only saw impressive increases in the number of aircraft delivered but also achieved outstanding passenger traffic milestones, reflecting their growing influence in the global aviation industry. As they continue to expand their fleets and improve service offerings, these airlines have solidified their positions as leaders in the aviation sector, with Airbus deliveries playing a key role in their success.

In 2024, Airbus delivered 766 aircraft, almost meeting its mid-year target of 770. This marked its most successful year since the pandemic, showcasing a solid recovery for the European aircraft manufacturer. However, despite this achievement, Airbus still faces supply chain challenges and hasn’t yet returned to pre-pandemic production levels, where it delivered 863 aircraft in 2019.

Meanwhile, its biggest rival, Boeing, encountered difficulties that impacted its production. The company had to contend with the aftermath of the Alaska B737 MAX incident and a lengthy machinists’ strike. Boeing ended 2024 with only 333 deliveries, representing a significant drop of a third from 2023’s numbers.

Breaking Down Airbus’ Deliveries in 2024

Airbus saw impressive results across many of its aircraft models in 2024:

A350: The A350 continued its strong performance with 57 deliveries in 2024. Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Delta were the primary operators receiving this model, helping Airbus maintain its competitive edge in the wide-body market.
A321: The A321 became Airbus’ standout performer with 361 deliveries in 2024, effectively placing a new aircraft with an airline daily. IndiGo and Wizz Air were the largest recipients, taking 31 and 30 A321s, respectively.
A330: Airbus made 32 deliveries of the A330neo, which demonstrated solid progress in this segment. Condor, Delta, and ITA Airways were the biggest recipients, reinforcing the aircraft’s continued appeal despite Boeing’s successful B787.
A220: Airbus delivered a total of 75 A220s, which included 65 A220-300s and 10 A220-100s. This was an increase over 2023’s total of 68. Despite exceeding the previous year’s numbers, the manufacturer still fell short of its goal of delivering 14 per month. JetBlue was the largest recipient, taking 18 A220s, followed by Breeze Airways with 13.
A319: The A319neo struggled in 2024, with only 9 aircraft delivered. This was a stark contrast to the A319ceo, which performed much better and sold nearly 1,500 airframes in its time.
A320: Airbus delivered 232 A320s in 2024, with low-cost carriers (LCCs) such as IndiGo leading the charge. IndiGo received 23 A320s, followed by easyJet with 18 and Pegasus Airlines with 12.

The Top 10 Airlines Receiving Airbus Deliveries in 2024

In 2024, Airbus delivered nearly 40% of its total aircraft to the top 10 airlines. This highlights the company’s strong relationships with its customers and the demand for specific models, particularly the A321, which has helped Airbus stay ahead of Boeing in recent years.

Spirit Airlines: 27 Aircraft Delivered
Spirit received 27 Airbus aircraft in 2024, although the airline’s financial troubles led it to sell 23 of its planes in October. Spirit has also faced turbulent merger talks with Frontier Airlines, though its fleet remains in transition.
JetBlue: 25 Aircraft Delivered
JetBlue received 25 aircraft, including 18 A220s and 7 A321s. The A220s are gradually replacing the airline’s older Embraer E190s, and JetBlue is on track to operate an all-Airbus fleet by the end of 2025.
United Airlines: 25 Aircraft Delivered
United received 25 A321neos, marking another step in its growing Airbus fleet. United has over 200 aircraft on order from Airbus, and it plans to continue expanding its A321neo fleet, with deliveries scheduled through 2032.
Wizz Air: 31 Aircraft Delivered
Wizz Air, Europe’s largest operator of the A321neo, took delivery of 31 A321s, swelling its fleet to 182 A321s. It continues to lead the region in expanding the A321neo family, with 246 more on order.
IndiGo: 58 Aircraft Delivered
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, topped the list with 58 aircraft delivered, including 24 A320neos and 34 A321neos. This is part of a long-term order book that now includes over 900 A320 family aircraft, with a notable focus on A321XLRs.
ITA Airways: 26 Aircraft Delivered
ITA Airways added 26 aircraft to its fleet in 2024, including 11 A220s and 10 A320 family aircraft. These additions helped replace older aircraft and modernize its fleet, positioning the airline for future growth.
Delta Air Lines: 38 Aircraft Delivered
Delta extended its lead as the largest operator of Airbus aircraft globally, receiving 38 aircraft across four variants. These included 5 A220-300s, 21 A321neos, 5 A330s, and 7 A350s, further enhancing its Airbus fleet.
easyJet: 22 Aircraft Delivered
easyJet added 22 aircraft to its fleet in 2024, focusing on replacing older A319s with A320s and A321neos. The airline continues to up-gauge its fleet, catering to growing demand on existing routes.
Frontier Airlines: 23 Aircraft Delivered
Frontier received 23 A321neos in 2024, expanding its fleet despite financial challenges. The airline canceled 18 A321XLR orders due to concerns over the aircraft’s performance and cost.
Turkish Airlines: 20 Aircraft Delivered
Turkish Airlines received 12 A350-900s, bringing its total A350 fleet to 24. With 66 more on order, Turkish Airlines continues to expand its long-haul capabilities and is preparing for the arrival of the larger A350-1000 to service ultra-long-haul routes.

Airbus Deliveries and Passenger Numbers Soar in 2024

In 2024, major airlines set remarkable records in passenger transport, continuing their growth and expanding their global reach.

Delta achieved an impressive milestone, serving over 200 million customers in 2024. The airline’s success was underscored by a robust December, where it flew 16 million customers, contributing to a 1.9% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers.

United also had a record-breaking year, carrying 180 million passengers—its highest-ever total. December alone saw 16 million passengers flying with the airline, reflecting its strong growth and solid performance across the year. United’s passenger count rose by 1.9% from the previous year, reaching 5.06 million in December.

IndiGo reached a historic achievement by becoming the first Indian airline to fly over 10 million passengers in a single month. Among the 10 million, 9.07 million were domestic passengers, breaking previous records and establishing new highs for the airline. December 2024 is expected to break further records for the carrier.

ITA Airways saw substantial growth in passenger revenue, reaching 2.7 billion euros in 2024—an increase of 26% compared to the previous year. The airline transported 18 million passengers, marking a 20% rise in traffic and showcasing its strong market performance.

Frontier Airlines continued its growth with more than 30 million passengers in 2023, marking a 19% increase over the previous year. The airline remains a key player in the US low-cost carrier sector.

easyJet also experienced significant growth, transporting 89.7 million passengers in 2024, an 8% increase from the 82.8 million passengers it carried in 2023. The airline’s rise reflects its steady expansion and increasing customer demand across its network.

Turkish Airlines continued its expansion in 2024, carrying 83.4 million passengers—a 2.1% increase over the previous year. This steady growth further reinforces Turkish Airlines’ position as a global leader in international air travel.

These airlines not only set new records but also demonstrated their resilience and ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of global air travel in 2024.

While Airbus faced some hurdles in 2024, it had an incredibly strong year in terms of deliveries, particularly with the A321 family. IndiGo and Delta were the largest recipients, followed by Wizz Air and Spirit Airlines. Despite ongoing challenges in its supply chain, Airbus remains on track to solidify its position as the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer, outpacing Boeing and meeting the demands of airlines around the globe.

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