Romania’s TAROM to retire its last A318 Baby Bus- AeroTime

The Romanian national carrier, TAROM, is set to sell its last active Airbus A318 narrow-body aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring process, marking a significant transition for the airline.

The government-owned airline plans to retire its sole remaining 18-year-old aircraft, registered as YR-ASA, which currently operates primarily on routes between Bucharest (OTP) and London (LHR), as well as Istanbul (IST), by the end of October 2024. This move reflects TAROM’s strategy to streamline operations and modernize its fleet.

Originally introduced to the TAROM fleet in 2006, YR-ASA (MSN 2931) was one of four A318 aircraft acquired by the airline, alongside YR-ASB, YR-ASC, and YR-ASD. According to a report from Aeroroutes, TAROM has already secured a buyer for the YR-ASA, which is set to be sold to 3Top Aviation Services Limited. This UK-based company specializes in end-of-life aircraft acquisitions and has previously confirmed the purchase of two other aircraft from TAROM’s A318 fleet: YR-ASB and YR-ASC.

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