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LIBYA: Crown Airlines Secures A320s, to Resume Ops

0939Z 04Oct26

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.

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