Tag: John Leahy

KAIR Airlines Opts for A320s

South Korean start-up KAIR Airlines has placed a firm order for eight Airbus A320ceos.  The new low-cost carrier is based in Cheongju and will operate international services throughout North East Asia. “We see enormous potential for the development of a

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Iran Air Takes Delivery of First A321

Airbus has completed the handover of the first A321 to Iran Air.  The historic moment came in Toulouse on January 11 and is the first airframe from a 100-strong order placed by the carrier in December.  The aircraft is registered EP-IFA

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GoAir Doubles A320neo Commitment

Mumbai-based GoAir has firmed up an order for 72 Airbus A320neos, taking its firm commitments for the type to 144. The deal was finalised on December 30 and comes on the back of an MOU signed during last year’s Farnborough International

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Air Astana Gets Maiden Neo

Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo at a special ceremony at the manufacturer’s Toulouse facility. The jet, registered P4-KBH (c/n 7124) and leased from Air Lease Corporation, is the first of 11 A320neo

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Cebu Pacific Adds More A330s

Airbus has won a firm order from Cebu Pacific for two A330-300s. The Manila-based carrier currently operates a fleet of six A330s on long haul flights to the Middle East and Australia, as well as on domestic and regional routes.

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Allegiant Makes Airbus Order

Las Vegas-based budget carrier Allegiant Travel Company has signed a firm purchase contract for 12 Airbus A320ceos. The deal is the first time Allegiant has purchased new aircraft direct from a manufacturer. “Allegiant offers travellers convenient, affordable nonstop service enabling

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#FIA16: Jetstar Pacific Airlines Pens MOU for 10 A320s

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for ten A320ceos. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow and is the airline’s first direct purchase with the Toulouse-based manufacturer. Jetstar Pacific

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VietJetAir Sticking with Airbus says Leahy

Low-cost carrier VietJetAir remains committed to Airbus despite its recent deal with bitter rival Boeing, according to the European manufacturer’s Chief Operating Officer – Customers, John Leahy. Boeing and VietJetAir – currently an all-Airbus operator – announced a surprise deal

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