Paris Airshow: flynas Expands Fleet with 30 More A320neo Family Aircraft

In a significant development announced at the Paris Airshow, Saudi Arabia’s flynas, a leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft. This move takes the airline’s total order with Airbus to 120 A320neo aircraft, including 10 A321XRLs, underscoring its ambitious plans for expansion.

flynas: A Key Player in the Kingdom’s Aviation Industry

The agreement, signed at the Paris Airshow, reaffirms flynas’ position as a key player in the Kingdom’s aviation industry. The airline’s ambitious plans to continue expanding its fleet with the world’s most modern and fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft were highlighted.

“As we continue to grow, receiving several awards for excellence in operations and customer services, and invest in our offering, we are delighted to confirm our latest order with Airbus,” said Bander Almohanna, the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of flynas. “The A320neo Family brings unmatched benefits to our passengers, offering exceptional operational performance and environmental benefits, while helping us provide unique travel experiences at low-cost.”

A320neo Family: The Preferred Choice of Airlines Worldwide

The A320neo Family, with its unbeatable economics, longer range capability, and the most spacious single-aisle cabin, has made it the preferred choice of airlines worldwide. This includes the low-cost sector, where carriers operate in especially competitive environments.

“We look forward to working with flynas as it develops its future fleet and presence in the fast-growing Saudi market,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International.

flynas: An All Airbus Operator

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 these new aircraft, announced at the Paris Airshow, will support the airline’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network.

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The A320neo Advantage

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines, Sharklets, and aerodynamics, which together deliver at least 20 percent lower fuel burn and CO2 emission savings. With more than 8,700 orders from 136 customers, the A320neo Family is the world’s most popular aircraft.

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