Mexico’s Interjet Orders 40 Airbus A320neo

Mexican low-cost airline Interjet has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 40 A320neo aircraft.

The A320neo has over 95% airframe commonality making it an easy fit for Interjet’s fleet of 36 A320s. Later this month, Interjet will receive an additional A320 aircraft.

In only seven years of operations, Interjet has become a leading domestic airline in Mexico, having quickly expanded their network throughout the country and into the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.

Interjet already has a backlog of 45 A320 Family aircraft, including today’s order.

“Adding the newest aircraft technology to our already young and efficient A320 fleet will allow us to operate some of the most cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly equipment available in aviation,” said Interjet Chairman Miguel Aleman Velasco.

John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, added, “Interjet will be one of the first airlines in the region to operate the A320neo and to benefit from the 15% reduction in fuel burn it delivers.”

The A320neo is scheduled to enter service from 2015.

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