AirAisia buys 23 billion worth of aircraft from Airbus
As it now seems, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has won a large order. AirAsia seems to want to order a catalog value of $ 23 billion worth of planes.
Next week is Farnborough's biennial aviation show where the deal is likely to be announced. At the Farnborough Airshow, in the English county of Hampshire, the latest aircraft types are presented.
AirAsia is already one of the most important customers for Airbus' renewed A320. The new order would include 321 A34neo aircraft. There are also 330 AXNUMXneo aircraft.
The 'neo' is a further development of the existing A320 and A330 types. The abbreviation 'neo' stands for “new engine option”. In addition to new engines, the modernization program also includes aerodynamic improvements, large curved winglets (sharklets), weight savings, a new cabin with larger storage compartments for hand luggage and an improved air cleaning system.
According to Airbus, this combination of improvements will deliver 15% lower fuel consumption per aircraft, 8% lower operating costs, reduced noise production and a reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions of at least 10% over the existing A320 series, and further these improvements result in an increase in range of approximately 900 km. Finally, a reconfigured cabin makes it possible to carry up to 20 extra passengers, resulting in a total reduction of fuel consumption per seat of more than 20%.
Source: Luchtvaartnieuws.nl
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