Wizz Air welcomed its eleventh Airbus A321neo aircraft at Rome Fiumicino base. With the increased capacity, Wizz Air will now be able to introduce four routes from Rome this summer, Luxembourg on July 25, Kuwait on 26 July, Memmingen on 5 September and Funchal (Madeira) on September 6.
According to Airbus, the A321neo is one of the most sustainable type of aircraft in its class with more fuel-efficient technology, leading to further reduction in Wizz Air’s CO2 emissions per passenger/kilometer.
Sustainable is one of the core elements of Wizz Air’s business which is evident from the fact that the airline achieved its lowest ever carbon intensity of 53.8 grams, a new industry record in European aviation sector.
Speaking on sustainability, Yvonne Moynihan, corporate and ESG Officer, Wizz Air said: “We are delighted to welcome our eleventh Airbus A321neo aircraft with a fully electric turnaround at Rome Fiumicino, one of the largest bases in our network. We have made significant investment in our fleet, currently the youngest and most fuel-efficient in Europe, but our sustainability efforts do not stop here: for the longer term, we are also exploring the potential for sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen-powered zero emission aircraft. Today’s event demonstrates that industry collaboration is one of the most impactful ways to address the current climate challenge and we are pleased to work on this together with Aeroporti di Roma and Aviation Services".
“By the end of this year, Wizz Air will operate twenty-six aircraft in Italy, all Airbus A321neo narrow-body aircraft that offer significant environmental advantages, including nearly 50% reduction in noise emissions, 20% in fuel consumption and 50% in nitrogen oxide emissions,” the airline said.
"ADR is pleased to welcome a new aircraft based at Rome Fiumicino airport from Wizz Air, further confirming Wizz Air's desire to further enhance the attractiveness of the market of Rome,” commented Ivan Bassato, chief aviation officer, Aeroporti di Roma.