Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines, the flag carrier of Bhutan, signed an MOU with Airbus for 3 A320neo and 2 A321XLR aircraft, which the carrier will use to expand their international network.The new aircraft will be delivered beginning in 2030.The carrier already operates four Airbus aircraft including 3 A319 and 1 A320neo aircraft
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Tandi Wangchuk, Drukair CEO said, “We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter in Drukair’s history, which dovetails perfectly with development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City and work to expand the Gelephu airport. Our investment in these state-of-the-art aircraft underscores our dedication to supporting Bhutan’s vision of holistic and mindful development.”
Executive Vice President Sales of Airbus Commercial Aircraft business Benoît de Saint-Exupéry said: “We are grateful to Drukair for reaffirming their trust in Airbus to power their next phase of growth. Airbus has been a long-standing partner of Bhutan and we are extremely proud that our latest generation aircraft will be a part of the Kingdom’s next chapter of development, connecting the Gelephu Mindfulness City to the rest of the world.”
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