Bahrain Air acquires new Airbus A320-200s
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Bahrain Air signed the Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus for acquiring up to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft, whereby increasing the company’s fleet size to 11.
With the addition of these aircraft Bahrain Air will be able to consolidate its position and extend its network to several new destinations. Bahrain Air currently operates to 10 destinations throughout the GCC, the Middle East, North Africa, the Levant, Iran & India.
Mr. ALHAMER, Bahrain Air Managing Director said, "This signing of this LOI marks yet another milestone for Bahrain Air," "For our loyal passengers, in order to offer better service with more frequent and convenient connections, the enhancement of the fleet is the step in the right direction. By increasing our fleet, it will allow us to continue to enhance our role to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain as a hub in the region."
Fouad ATTAR, Vice President – Head of Commercial Airbus Middle East said: "We are delighted to welcome another successful new customer for our A320 Family. Bahrain Air has chosen the world’s best selling aircraft combining lowest operating costs with the most advanced technology, environmental friendliness, and comfort, allowing the airline to expand successfully."
The A320 Family, which includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, is recognised as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Each aircraft features fly-by-wire controls and all share a unique cockpit and operational commonality across the range. More than 6,200 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 3,500 delivered to 280 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best selling commercial jetliner ever. With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. Uniquely, the A320 Family offers a containerized cargo system, which is compatible with the worldwide standard wide-body system.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 27-Aug-08
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