Gulf Air to upgrade fleet with 29 A320neo aircraft

“I am delighted that we will enhance and simplify our fleet structure building on Airbus aircraft. This restructured order meets Gulf Air’s future fleet requirement and our network expansion plans. As a result, I now look forward to furthering Gulf Air’s fleet modernization process while supporting our network and overall passenger experience enhancement strategies,” commented Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam, CEO Gulf Airlines.

Airbus A320neo Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier, said, “We are pleased that Gulf Air has chosen the A320neo Family to complement its long-term growth strategy. The fuel efficient aircraft will provide the airline with a higher operational efficiency and profitability while its wider cabins will open a new dimension of passenger appeal.” The A320neo Family incorporates latest technologies, including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices, to deliver fuel savings, lower emissions and a quieter aircraft.

The first A320neo delivered to Lufthansa last week Lufthansa received the first A320neo just last week and yesterday become the first airline to fly the aircraft commercially when it departed from Frankfurt to Hamburg.

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With nearly 4,500 orders received from some 80 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured a 60 percent share of the market.