Saudi Arabia’s flynas orders 30 A320neo family aircraft

Saudi Arabia’s flynas orders 30 A320neo family aircraft

Saudi budget carrier flynas has firmed up its order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo family aircraft, taking the carrier’s total order with the European planemaker to 120 A320neo aircraft, including 10 A321XLRs. The deal, which was signed at the Paris Airshow, highlights the carrier’s ambitious plans to keep expanding its fleet with the world’s most modern and fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft. It also reaffirms the low-cost carrier’s position as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry. flynas is an all-Airbus operator and was the first airline in Saudi Arabia to acquire the A320neo. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 32 A320neos, 13 A320ceos and four A330-300s. The addition of the new aircraft is expected to support the carrier’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network. Bander Almohanna, the CEO and managing director of said the A320neo family brings unmatched benefits to passengers, offering exceptional operational performance and environmental benefits. The A320neo family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines, Sharklets and aerodynamics, which together deliver at least 20 per cent lower fuel burn and carbon emission savings. “We look forward to working with flynas as it develops its future fleet