Airbus and the world’s
largest A320 customer AirAsia announced that the airline will become the
first operator of the A320 with ‘Sharklets’ when they take delivery of
the first A320 equipped with these fuel-saving wing-tip devices at the
end of this year.
The aircraft exhibited on static and flying display at
the ILA Berlin Air Show is the flight test aircraft for CFM engines and
will also be delivered to AirAsia in 2013.
"The A320 has played a key role in our success,
enabling us to offer our passengers the lowest fares possible and
completely redefine short haul travel in Asia.” said Tony Fernandes,
AirAsia Group CEO.
“Now we are looking forward to become the first
airline in the world to start operating this most fuel-efficient
aircraft.”
“AirAsia is one of the fastest growing, most
innovative and well-respected brands in the airline industry” said John
Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “It is a great
endorsement that they have chosen our latest, fuel-saving aircraft of
our successful A320 Family”.
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