MIAT Mongolian Airlines intends to purchase 10 Airbus aircraft to transition from a leased-heavy fleet to one with owned or long-term financed units, as announced by Mongolia’s Road and Transport Minister on 25 June 2026. The carrier currently operates 10 aircraft, nine of which are leased, including Boeing 737-800s, 737 MAX 8s, 757-200, 767-300ER, 787-9s, and CRJ700s. This acquisition marks a strategic shift toward fleet ownership, reducing financial exposure to aircraft lessors and stabilizing long-term operating costs. The specific Airbus model remains unselected, with financing talks ongoing between two institutions and an undisclosed French party.