Toulouse. Airbus places new order for world’s most popular aircraft
Through Guillaume Laurent
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And one more order for the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer, based on Toulouse ! Uzbekistan Airwaysthe national airline of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a country in Central Asia, a past a firm order of 12 devices of the family A320neo (eight A320neos and four A321neos), indicated Airbus Friday January 20, 2023 in the morning, the day after… another announcement concerning, this time, the A220.
With a new cabin
“The new aircraft joins the carrier’s current fleet of 17 Airbus A320 family aircraft,” added the aircraft manufacturer, adding that “the choice of engines will be made by the airline.” Still according to the manufacturer, the A320neo family aircraft will be equipped with “the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing high-end comfort to the single-aisle market”. For its part, the airline plans to use its new aircraft to further develop its network of national connections and international.
A “modernization strategy” for the company
“These new fuel-efficient A320neo Family aircraft allow us to expand and strengthen our presence in Central Asia as well as to develop our domestic and international network,” said Ilhom Makhkamov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways.
“The contract signed with Airbus is a new step in our strategy to modernize our fleet to offer our passengers the most modern and comfortable aircraft”.
Airbus aims for “good growth potential” in Central Asia
“Our cooperation with Uzbekistan Airways dates back to 1993. It is an honor that the A320neo family has again been chosen”, for his part reacted Christian Scherer, commercial director of Airbus.
“We see good potential for growth in the Central Asia region in the coming years. The modern and efficient A320neo will enable Uzbekistan Airways to benefit from this growth and play a leading role in this region. “.
Over 8,600 orders
Equipped with the latest technologies, including engines of the new generation and the famous Sharklets (wing tips, supposed to reduce fuel consumption by 3.5%, editor’s note) which, together, argues the aircraft manufacturer, allows “to save at least 20% of fuel and CO2 emissions”, the ‘A320neo is Airbus’ bestseller. It has enjoyed undeniable success in recent years. With to date “more than 8,600 orders more than 130 customers”, the A320neo family is even the most popular aircraft in the world.
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