- Shohin Airlines ordered four A320neo Family aircraft, its first Airbus order.
- The order includes two A320neo and two A321neo aircraft.
- The airline was registered in June 2025 and aims to build a global brand.
- The A320neo will feature 176 seats and the A321neo 196 seats.
- The A320 Family has won more than 20,000 orders globally.
Shohin Airlines, established in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, has disclosed an order for four Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the airline. The agreement includes two A320neo and two A321neo aircraft and was included in Airbus’ end of June order book as an undisclosed order. Registered in June 2025, the airline aims to expand a wide route network and build a strong brand that represents Tajikistan on the global aviation stage.
Zafar Ahmadzoda, Chief Executive Officer of Shohin Airlines, stated the signing of the first contract with Airbus marks a milestone for the airline and the entire civil aviation sector of Tajikistan. He stated the A320neo Family aircraft will form the backbone of the airline’s modern, efficient, and environmentally sustainable fleet. Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, stated welcoming a new customer to the Airbus family is always a proud moment.
The A320neo aircraft will feature 176 seats and the A321neo will feature 196 seats in a dual-class layout. The A320 Family has won more than 20,000 orders globally and offers at least 20pc fuel savings compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft.
Zafar Ahmadzoda, CEO of Shohin Airlines, shared, “The signing of our first contract with Airbus marks a milestone not only for Shohin Airlines, but also for the entire civil aviation sector of Tajikistan.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, shared, “Welcoming a new customer to the Airbus family is always a proud moment, and we are honoured Shohin Airlines has chosen Airbus to power their historic launch.”
