AirAsia expands fleet with A320 firm order

1/11/2007 10:15:17 AM

Asia’s low cost carrier AirAsia, has confirmed an order for an additional 50 A320s, with a further 50 A320s on option taking the Group's (Malaysia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia) total orders to 150 aircraft, plus 50 options. The airline placed its original order for 60 A320s in March 2005, with a re-order for an additional 40 aircraft announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2006. The airline currently operates a fleet of 15 A320s on a domestic and regional network.  “The additional order will allow us to further strengthen our route network in the region by developing our hubs in Bangkok and Jakarta, connecting more points and expanding into Indo China, Indonesia, Southern China and India,” said Tony Fernandes, group chief executive officer. “AirAsia will become the second largest A320 operator in the world by year 2012.”   Aircargo Asia Pacific

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