AG orders 31 widebody single aisle aircraft

[Airbus Deutschland GmbH - 06.08.2015] AG orders 31 widebody
single aisle aircraft

Eight A350 XWBs, three A330s, 20 A320neos for the group
International Airlines Group (IAG) has signed a firm order for 31 Airbus aircraft, which includes 11 wide-body aircraft (eight A350-900s, three A330-200s) and 20 A320neos. The A350s and A330s are slated for Iberias fleet modernisation and to open new long-haul routes, and the A320neos will be allocated to the groups airlines for fleet replacement.
With this latest order for 31 aircraft IAG and its airlines have ordered a total of nearly 450 aircraft from Airbus. IAGs airlines British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, between them operate nearly every aircraft in Airbus product range from the smallest single aisle A318 to the worlds largest wide-body A380.
"IAGs additional order for A350s and A330s is very significant for us and highlights the appeal of our leading wide-body Family. It always fills us with great pride when one of our biggest and most influential customers recognises the superior operating economics and passenger experience of our aircraft", said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer - Customers. "The repeat selection of the A320neo is also a great endorsement of the worlds preferred single aisle Family among the worlds most prestigious carriers."
The A350 XWB is the worlds most modern and efficient aircraft family. Over 780 aircraft have been ordered and five delivered. Since entering into service in January 2015, the fleet of five A350 XWBs have demonstrated high operational reliability and passenger appeal. The A330 is one of the most popular and versatile widebody aircraft ever and has to date won over 1,500 orders, with over 1,200 delivered to some 110 operators worldwide.
The A330, the A350 XWB and A380 make up the Airbus widebody aircraft Family, which uniquely spans the 250 to over-500 seats segment.
The A320neo Family aircraft offers the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft delivering 15% fuel burn reduction at entry into service, and 20% by 2020, achieved through cabin innovations, latest engine technologies, and overall efficiency improvements. To date, the A320 Family has won more than 11,800 orders and over 6,600 aircraft delivered to more than 300 operators worldwide.

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