Brussels Airlines to Add Five More Airbus A320neos to Fleet

Brussels Airlines’ Board has approved the addition of five more brand new Airbus A320neos, expanding the total of the type in the carrier’s fleet to 13.  Currently, Brussels Airlines operates five A320neos, and expects to take delivery of three more from November 2025.

Brussels Airlines Airbus A320neo - Courtesy Brussels Airlines

On Friday (August 29, 2025), Brussels Airlines announced that their Board of Directors of has approved the addition of five brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft to their fleet, bringing the total number of this next-generation aircraft to 13.  Currently, the carrier operates five A320neos, and expects three more to join the fleet in the coming months. The next delivery from the Airbus factory in Toulouse is scheduled for November 2025.  The five additional A320neos are expected to be phased in from 2027 onwards.

In Friday’s announcement, Brussels Airlines’ CEO, Dorothea von Boxberg, said,

“Brussels Airlines has worked very hard to achieve a cost structure that allows the airline to be sustainably profitable, enabling us to reinvest in our company.  The A320neo reduces our environmental footprint and offers a more pleasant experience for our passengers.  We are very happy to welcome more of these state-of-the-art aircraft to our fleet.”

The state-of-the -art Airbus A320neo reduces fuel burn and CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to previous generation aircraft, and also has a 50 percent smaller noise footprint.  The aircraft also features larger overhead bins with 40 percent more storage space, making boarding faster and more efficient.

Brussels Airlines to Expand Their Airbus A320neo Fleet to 13 Aircraft - Courtesy Brussels Airlines

Additionally, Brussels Airlines is also expanding their long-haul fleet to 13 Airbus A330s, and starting in 2027, the carrier will introduce new cabins across their intercontinental network.  Brussels Airlines also plans to renovate their award-winning ‘THE LOFT’ lounge at Brussels Airport.

Brussels Airlines is the national carrier of Belgium and a member of the Lufthansa Group.  The carrier is the Africa expert within the Group, and connects the European capital to over 85 destinations including 18 in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Brussels Airlines operates a fleet of 43 aircraft including 34 Airbus A320 Family and 10 A330-300s.  The airline has 3,200 team members and supports over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs.  Brussels Airlines offers competitive fares and the highest levels of service quality, including bespoke onboard meals curated by yearly changing ‘Belgian Star Chefs.’  Founded in 2002, Brussels Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and is 100 percent owned by Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

Source: Brussels Airlines