ANA Orders Airbus A321neos

ANA is having itself a busy 2025 Paris Airshow thus far with another order being confirmed.

The Japanese Group had its name attached to a previously undisclosed order for 27 Airbus A321neo jets.

While a commitment has been made to the A321neo, this includes three of the new-generation and recently launched A321XLR model, which features significant range capabilities.

The aircraft will be deployed across the ANA Group, not just the mainline division, to benefit. The Group confirmed that 10 A321neos and the three A321XLRs will also be headed to Peach Aviation, their low-cost division.

All other remaining aircraft will then be headed to ANA to elevate single-aisle flying and help replace existing types.

As for Peach Aviation, the ability to access the A321XLR will be significant for long-term flying and will see the airline become the first in Japan to operate the aircraft.

With the A321XLR being equipped with the longest range of any single-aisle type on the market, fresh opportunities can efficiently present themselves for the Group.

The pair expressed excitement about the purchase becoming a firm one, as the acceleration of state-of-the-art aircraft continues to provide passengers with the best service possible across the ANA Group.

ANA’s Challenge With The A321neo

The A321neo plays a crucial role in the ANA Group’s fleet; however, its effectiveness has been a problem lately due to the Pratt & Whitney engine crisis.

Fleet data across the Group shows that, while 25 Airbus A321neos are present, only 18 of these are active, with seven parked due to concerns over engine reliability.

While on paper the planes represent significant efficiency jumps over the currently four A321ceos jets in service, the operation with the new engine option has thus far been complicated.

ANA is forecasting improvements in the grounding of its A321neo fleet in due course; however, over recent times and certainly in the short to medium term moving forward, it is being forced to adjust to this new normal.

At the very least, the Japanese carrier will seek some comfort in understanding that this is not isolated to itself, or something it has done wrong, but rather that complications at the engine manufacturer spurred it on.