Royal Brunei Orders 7 Airbus A320neo Aircraft

Royal Brunei Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for seven A320neo aircraft plus three options.

Featuring a two class premium layout, the aircraft will be operated on the airline’s regional network linking Bandar Seri Begawan with destinations across Asia.

The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines.

“RB has successfully operated the A320 family of aircraft since 2003. We are confident this latest NEO version will bring even greater levels of efficiency, with 15% less fuel and a significantly reduced impact on the environment. At the same time, the new aircraft will offer unmatched levels of in-flight comfort, longer flying range and significant underfloor cargo capability,” said Dermot Mannion, Deputy Chairman of RB.

At the end of March 2014, firm orders for the NEO already stood at over 2,700 aircraft from 50 customers around the globe.