Azerbaijan Airlines placed a firm order of 12 A320neo as a part of airline’s fleet renewal strategy and to ramp its domestic and international network. The contract was signed in a ceremony in Baku. The engine choice will be announced by the airline at a later stage.
“We are pleased to continue mutually beneficial cooperation with Airbus on the modernization program of our fleet and intend to strengthen the bilateral partnership,” said First Vice-President of AZAL CJSC Samir Rzayev. “The signed contract will provide our passengers with the most modern and comfortable single-aisle aircraft.”
Marking an important milestone in the fruitful relationship between Airbus and Azerbaijan Airlines, Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Airbus said: ““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.”
According to Airbus, the A320neo aircraft incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 20% fuel burn and CO2 emission saving.