Condor, a German leisure airline, has completed its fleet modernization by retiring its last Boeing 757-300 aircraft in November 2025. The airline began operating the B757-300 in 1999 and was the launch customer for this model. As part of its strategic fleet renewal plan, Condor is replacing older narrowbody aircraft with Airbus A320neo family models, aiming to retire the remaining A320ceo and A321-200 planes by 2029. Currently, Condor’s fleet consists of Airbus A320-200, A320-200N, A321-200, A321-200NX, and A330-900N aircraft.
Chief executive Peter Gerber stated that the airline is evaluating the Airbus A321XLR for future long-range operations, emphasizing its potential role in fleet expansion. Recently, Condor retired three Boeing 757-300s: D-ABOH and D-ABOI, and the last remaining, D-ABOM, which operated a farewell flight from Frankfurt to Vienna before being repositioned to St. Athan.
With the fleet now predominantly Airbus, Condor aims to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The fleet renewal aligns with broader industry trends towards more environmentally friendly aviation and is supported by the airline’s owner, Attestor Capital, which is considering divesting from some of its holdings. This transition represents a significant step in Condor’s efforts to remain competitive in Europe’s leisure travel market and meet future efficiency and environmental standards.
