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Sharjah-based low cost airline Air Arabia, has taken delivery of
the first of 44 A320s on order.
Air Arabia’s order for 44 A320s
(34 placed in 2007 and 10 placed in 2008) will make the carrier
one of the region’s largest A320 operators and equip the carrier
with one of the region’s most modern fleets.
“Our aim to
become one of the world’s leading airlines in terms of profit
margin, innovation, reputation, and operational excellence has
taken a step closer to reality with today’s delivery of our first
of 44 Airbus A320 aircraft. As we receive more aircraft, we will
expand our network and operations in Europe, the Middle East and
North Africa,” said Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani,
Chairman, Air Arabia.
Air Arabia
already operates a fleet of 23 leased A320s. From its three main
hubs, Sharjah in the UAE, Casablanca in Morocco and Alexandria in
Egypt, the carrier serves a network of some 65 international
routes from Europe to the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent,
Central Asia and North Africa. In 2011, Air Arabia will open a
fourth hub in Amman, Jordan.
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