India’s GoAir Orders 72 Airbus

India’s GoAir has selected the A320neo for its long term fleet expansion plans with a firm order for 72 aircraft.

Airbus delivered GoAir’s first A320 in 2007 from its original order of 20 A320s placed in 2006.

The airline currently operates 10 A320s with an average age of two years which makes it the youngest airline fleet in India. It’ll take delivery of the other 10 aircraft over the next two years.

“Today we have shown our commitment to the growth of our airline and to our loyal customers. The combined order for 92 Airbus aircraft (20 A320s and 72 A320neo) reinforces our longstanding partnership with the leading manufacturer and the leading aircraft the market has to offer,” said Jeh Wadia, Managing Director, Go Airlines.

The A320neo, available from 2015, incorporates new more efficient engines and large wing tip devices called “Sharklets” which, according to Airbus, deliver significant fuel savings of 15%, the equivalent of 1.4 million litres of fuel per aircraft per year, or the consumption of 1,000 mid sized cars. This saves 3,600 tonnes of CO2 annually per aircraft. In addition, the A320neo provides a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.

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