Wizz Air has officially registered its first Airbus A321XLR under the Maltese flag, marking a major milestone for both the airline and Malta’s aviation sector. The aircraft, registered as 9H-XLA, is the first A321XLR to be registered in mainland Europe and will be operated by Wizz Air Malta, a subsidiary of the Hungary-based airline.
Key highlights
- Certified by Transport Malta’s Civil Aviation Directorate
- Will operate routes including from Milan Malpensa
- Offers a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and CO? emissions per seat
- Part of Wizz Air’s strategy to maintain a young, modern, and sustainable fleet
- Wizz Air Malta now has 114 aircraft registered, 103 in operation
- The A321XLR is part of a broader fleet renewal: 6 more to join in 2025, with 300 aircraft on order
Transport Malta and Wizz Air leadership hailed the move as a significant step in strengthening Malta’s global aviation profile and Wizz Air’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.