Two Indian orders have kicked off the week, with the finalisation of Indian Airlines long-awaited agreement to take 43 Airbus A320s accompanied by a firming up of 15 further ATR 72-500 orders from independent Kingfisher Airlines.
State-owned Indian Airlines has been planning its A320-family aircraft order for years. But Airbus says that the manufacturer has “just received the green light†for the deal and that the carrier has “signed a contract†for the aircraft. The formal signing is expected today between the country's prime minister Manmohan Singh and French president Jacques Chirac.
Indian Airlines’ order has been repeatedly delayed but the carrier has gradually moved towards signing a formal purchase agreement. The carrier has been planning to acquire 20 Airbus A321s, 19 Airbus A319s and four A320s, all powered by CFM International CFM56 engines.
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State-owned Indian Airlines has been planning its A320-family aircraft order for years. But Airbus says that the manufacturer has “just received the green light†for the deal and that the carrier has “signed a contract†for the aircraft. The formal signing is expected today between the country's prime minister Manmohan Singh and French president Jacques Chirac.
Indian Airlines’ order has been repeatedly delayed but the carrier has gradually moved towards signing a formal purchase agreement. The carrier has been planning to acquire 20 Airbus A321s, 19 Airbus A319s and four A320s, all powered by CFM International CFM56 engines.
Flight International
