Airline giant easyJet has signed a firm order for a further 36 Airbus A320 Family aircraft - taking its total order for the type to 451.
The agreement for six A320ceo(current engine option) and 30 A320neo(new engine option) makes easyJet one of the world’s biggest airline customers for the A320ceo Family with 321 ordered and also for the A320neo with 130 on order.
In the year that easyJet celebrates its 20 anniversary, earlier in April 2015, the airline took delivery of its 250 A320 aircraft.
The orders give a major boost to the Airbus wing plant at Broughton .
John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, said: "Airbus is proud to have partnered easyJet along the airline’s impressive achievements and growth.
"The airline is one of the biggest carriers in Europe with a large fleet to match. Not only is easyJet one of the biggest airline customers for the A320ceo but also the A320neo.
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"This endorsement demonstrates easyJet’s commitment for operating the world’s most productive and efficient aircraft married with the best cabin comfort for its millions of loyal passengers."
Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet, said: "Our mission is to make air travel easy and affordable and Airbus is a key partner in delivering this to our passengers.
"The A320neo with new seats will provide wonderful levels of comfort and space. It is also more fuel efficient - which will reduce emissions and provide lower costs per seat which will help keep fares low.
"The new quieter aircraft will reduce our impact on the communities who live near our airports. Our partnership with Airbus was built on the A320 Family and this will continue with the A320neo."
The airline flies on more than 750 routes to over 130 airports across 31 countries.
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