Citilink Orders 25 Airbus A320neos

Citilink, the low cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A320neo.

The contract, signed in December 2012, represents the first direct purchase by Citilink from Airbus, and follows an order placed in 2011 by Garuda Indonesia for 15 A320ceo and 10 A320neo aircraft for operation by Citilink.

Citilink already operates a fleet of 12 leased A320s on its fast growing domestic network.

“The A320 has played a key role in the recent success of Citilink” said Mr. Arif Wibowo, Chief Executive Officer of Citilink. “The low operating costs, fast turnaround times and strong passenger appeal of the A320 make it perfect for our operation and we are looking forward to the even greater efficiencies that will come with the NEO”

Incorporating new engines and large Sharklet wing tip devices, the A320neo Family is expected to deliver fuel savings of 15%. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. In addition, the A320neo Family will provide a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.