Azorra delivers Romania’s first Airbus A220-300 to AnimaWings

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

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Azorra is today delivering the first of ​four Airbus A220-300s to AnimaWings, the Romania-based airline, marking the first A220 to operate from Romania.

Delivered from Azorra’s firm​ order​book with Airbus, the aircraft arrived in ​Bucharest today after being assembled at ​the ​​Airbus​ ​​facility ​in Mirabel, Canada. The delivery will support AnimaWings as it begins incorporating next-generation aircraft into its fleet and opening new routes across Europe and the Middle East.

John Evans, CEO and Founder, Azorra, says: “We are proud to deliver the first new Airbus A220-300 to our friends at AnimaWings, made possible through our strong relationship with Airbus. This marks a significant milestone as the first of its type in Romania. With its unmatched performance and efficiency, this aircraft is perfectly suited to support AnimaWings growth objectives and will play a vital role in the future of aviation in Romania.”

Born from a clean sheet design, the A220 was ​​purpose ​built for efficiency and performance in the 100-150 seat market. The new technology aircraft offers passengers the widest economy seats​ in class​, large panoramic windows and​ low noise levels, with a 50% lower noise footprint compared to previous generation aircraft.

​​Marius Pandel, Co-Owner, AnimaWings, says: “Welcoming our first Airbus A220-300 marks a significant milestone in our growth strategy, allowing us to modernize our operations and deliver exceptional travel experiences for our customers. With its unparalleled efficiency and ​superior ​passenger comfort, this advanced aircraft enables us to commit to delivering connectivity to sought-after destinations such as Dubai, Cluj, Iasi, Oradea, Paris, Larnaca or Stockholm.

“Our partnership with Azorra has been instrumental in helping us take this significant step, and we value their expertise and collaboration in shaping the future of our fleet.”

​Benoît Schultz, CEO, Airbus Canada, says: “This first A220 delivery to AnimaWings brings about another milestone for the A220 as the Romania-based airline will become the tenth A220 operator in Europe, showcasing the Programme’s continued expansion. Thanks to the A220 innovative cabin features, the AnimaWings’ passengers will enjoy a superior flying experience. Moreover, as a latest-generation aircraft, the A220 brings 25% lower CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. We thank both Azorra and AnimaWings for their trust.”

As of today, Azorra has delivered three A220-300s from its firm orderbook with Airbus, to airline customers around the world.

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ABOUT AZORRA

Azorra is a relationship-driven aircraft lessor that provides leasing, financing, fleet transition and asset management solutions to aircraft investors, financiers and airline operators worldwide. Azorra’s multi-cultural team reflects the global markets that we serve and includes core competencies in aviation law, aircraft finance, maintenance, marketing, sales, trading and leasing. Our team is led by seasoned veterans having a shared history of success and is complemented with young professionals that bring fresh perspective, ideas and enthusiasm. Azorra currently owns and manages a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, with total commitments of more than 160 aircraft including orders for new Airbus A220-100/300 aircraft and Embraer E190/195-E2 aircraft. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has an office in Dublin, Ireland.   

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ABOUT ANIMAWINGS

AnimaWings, established in 2020, is a modern and dynamic Romanian airline and a proud member of the Memento Group, alongside Christian Tour a top tour operator in Romania. Dedicated to delivering high-quality services, AnimaWings operates a diverse network of scheduled and charter flights, both domestic and international. The airline is committed to providing a seamless travel experience characterized by comfort, innovation, and customer care. With a modern fleet that includes the latest Airbus A220 aircraft, AnimaWings prioritizes passenger satisfaction and safety while contributing to a more connected and accessible world.