On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the first brand-new A320neo aircraft in Condor colors landed in Frankfurt am Main. This marks the beginning of a new era and at the same time the clock is ticking for the aging Boeing 757.

After the provisional completion of the long-haul fleet modernization, the airline is now consistently continuing its short- and medium-haul fleet renewal. The arrival of the first A320neo aircraft represents a milestone that further advances Condor's vision of combining responsible travel with maximum customer comfort.

Condor's first A320neo took off on its ferry flight from Toulouse this afternoon and is scheduled to operate its first commercial flight from Frankfurt to Palma de Mallorca on May 15th. This flight marks the beginning of a gradual replacement of the existing fleet on short and medium-haul routes, with a total of 41 new aircraft by 2029. 13 Airbus A320neo and 28 Airbus A321neo will replace the previous aircraft.

Peter Gerber, CEO of Condor, emphasizes the importance of this fleet renewal for the company: “Continuing fleet renewal on short and medium-haul routes is an important step for Condor to operate one of the most modern fleets in Europe. We consistently rely on modern and highly efficient aircraft technology to offer our customers maximum comfort.”

Condor's A320neo aircraft not only offer improved efficiency through optimized wings and modern engines, but also additional features for passengers. Thanks to the new internet and entertainment portal “FlyConnect”, guests can stream a wide range of entertainment programs on their personal devices for the first time on board short and medium-haul flights. The new cabin also offers more storage space in the luggage compartments and a stylish color concept that is already familiar from long-haul flights.

Since its founding in 1955, Condor airline has operated a diverse fleet that has continually evolved over the decades and adapted to the changing needs of the aviation market. From its early days with small propeller aircraft to modern long-haul jets, Condor has operated a variety of aircraft types throughout its history.

A prominent example of Condor's fleet was the Boeing 707, one of the first long-haul aircraft, operated from 1965 to 1986. This icon of air transport enabled Condor to explore distant destinations and contributed significantly to the airline's growth. On the other side of the spectrum was the smallest aircraft in Condor's fleet, the Boeing 737. This type was used on short and medium-haul routes until the early 2000s

The Condor fleet currently consists of the Airbus A330-900, Airbus A320, A321, A320neo and Boeing 757 aircraft. The latter model is scheduled to leave the fleet next year and be replaced by new A320neo/A321neo aircraft.