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# LIBYA: Crown Airlines Secures A320s, to Resume Ops
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/libya-crown-airlines-secures-a320s-to-resume-ops/
- Published: 2026-10-04T09:39:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-04T09:39:19.000Z
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Libya, Crown Airlines, Avolon, A320, Used Aircraft Transactions, Lessors

TRIPOLI, Libya

- Libya's Crown Airlines and lessor Avolon completed the purchase agreement for an Airbus A320 currently operated by the carrier.
- The aircraft in question is (MSN 4023 ¦ 5A-TAJ), a 17 year-old airframe that entered service with the privately-owned Libyan carrier in 2023\. Crown's only aircraft at this point, 5A-TAJ is currently undergoing refurbishment and maintenance ahead of its return to scheduled service.
- The parties also reached a preliminary agreement for one additional A320 by the first quarter of 2027.
- Both sides discussed and aligned on Crown Airlines' five-year business plan.
- The plan supports fleet growth, network expansion and overall development.

**Sources:**

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Crown.Airlines/posts/pfbid0iBQ77zmpyUqMkAgrWLbQrTxnuRCzeMSKMPM8GiVi7pc2pwX8WZBXsvWUqETZh5Sal)