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Air Seychelles to add two A321XLR aircraft in 2028

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Air Seychelles plans to add two A321XLR aircraft to its regional and international fleet, which will then comprise four aircraft. They are due to arrive in 2028, alongside two NEO aircraft already operated by the airline, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.

Air Seychelles, the Seychelles’ national airline, plans to add two Airbus A321XLR aircraft to its fleet in 2028, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). The airline would then have four aircraft operating regional and international routes, including two NEO aircraft already in service.

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