Drukair, the national carrier of Bhutan, has placed an order for five Airbus aircraft as part of a fleet expansion aimed at enhancing the airline’s operational capacity and extending its international reach. The deal includes three A320neo and two A321XLR jets. 

The extended range of the A321XLR will allow Drukair to introduce longer routes, potentially opening up new destinations and increasing connectivity to and from Bhutan, a landlocked country that relies heavily on air travel for international access. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to start in 2030. 

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the airline and Airbus on July 22, 2024, at the Farnborough International Airshow.  

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