The memorandums of understanding for 80 A330neos announced by the three customers on July 15 join with a launch commitment announced by lessor ALC the previous day for 25 A330neos, taking commitments for the new Airbus widebody family to 105 aircraft in the space of two days.
Read moreAirbus has delivered its 8,000th aircraft – an A320 for the Indonesian wing of AirAsia. The Airbus A320 took off from Toulouse on August 3 and arrived on August 5 at its new base in Jakarta.
Read moreAirAsia Japan to Become ANA Subsidiary after Partners Agree to Dissolve Joint Venture
Airlines June 25, 2013
ANA Holdings ‒ which is the parent holding company of All Nippon Airways and low-cost airline Peach Aviation, like AirAsia Japan an Airbus A320 operator ‒ signed an agreement with AirAsia Berhad to dissolve the AirAsia Japan joint venture and will acquire AirAsia Berhad’s shareholding in the JV.
Read moreAirAsia Takes Delivery of First Sharklet-Equipped Airbus A320
AircraftAirlinesTravel Technology December 21, 2012
The A320 family’s Sharklets are made from lightweight composite materials and are 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) tall. These newly designed wing-tip devices reduce fuel burn and emissions by improving the aerodynamics of the aircraft significantly.
Read moreThe order covers an additional 64 A320neo and 36 A320ceo aircraft for operation across the AirAsia network.
Read moreEuropean Certification Awarded for CFM56-Powered A320 Family with Sharklets
Aircraft December 3, 2012
According to the manufacturer, EASA European certification for CFM56-powered Airbus A320-family jets with Sharkets will be followed very soon by certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Read moreDelivery of the first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel-saving Sharklets will be made to AirAsia at the end of this year.
Read moreThe contract, announced at the Paris Airshow on June 23, is the largest order ever placed for the A320 family and makes AirAsia the biggest airline customer for the Airbus single-aisle product line worldwide.
Read moreAir Asia X is offering introductory NZ$99 (US$73.70) one-way direct flights from Christchurch to Malaysia. When combined with its regular fares on its flights linking Kuala Lumpur with London and Paris, this means Kiwis will be able to fly to Europe for around NZ$1,000 (US$744.50) round-trip, according to the airline.
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