Azerbaijan Airlines has placed a firm order with
Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft including A320neo and
A321neo.
The order is part of
the company’s fleet renewal strategy to operate the most modern
and fuel efficient aircraft, increase operational efficiency and
competitiveness whilst offering passengers excellent comfort
throughout its fleet.
The airline has yet to confirm its choice of engine.
“The order
marks an important milestone in the fruitful relationship between
Airbus and Azerbaijan Airlines,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus
Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International. “The A320neo
Family continues to be a top choice for airlines looking for
fuel-efficient and cost-effective fleet solutions. This order is a
testament to the trust our customers have in the performance and
reliability of our aircraft. We are confident that this choice
will further boost the sustainable growth of Azerbaijan Airlines.”
In addition to Boeing 757, 767 and 787 aircraft, Azerbaijan Airlines operates a fleet of 15 Airbus
aircraft: 4 A319ceo, 6 A320ceo, 2 A340s and, since the beginning of
the year, 3 new generation A320neo.
The airline plans to deploy
the new A320neo Family aircraft to develop its domestic
and international route network.
“We are pleased to continue
mutually beneficial cooperation with Airbus on the modernization
program of our fleet and intend to strengthen the bilateral
partnership. The signed contract will provide our passengers with
the most modern and comfortable single-aisle aircraft,” said Samir Rzayev,
First Vice President of AZAL CJSC.
With some 8,700 orders from 135
customers, the A320neo Family is one of the airline industry’s most popular
aircraft.
